Nakuru MPs Patch Up With Governor Susan Kihika, Pledge Support for 2027 Re-election Bid

In a notable show of unity ahead of the 2027 general election, nine out of Nakuru County’s eleven elected MPs have publicly pledged their support to Governor Susan Kihika’s bid for a second term. The reconciliation, declared during a rally in Rongai on July 26, stems from a desire to present a united front under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) banner and avoid tribal or factional rifts that they say could undermine the Rift Valley stronghold in national politics.
Two of the MPs who had previously been critical of Governor Kihika—Paul Chebor of Rongai and Alfred Mutai of Kuresoi North—joined in the pledge, citing the need for solidarity ahead of the next election cycle. At the same event, Kihika welcomed the women legislators and county assembly representatives also present, describing the shift as a strategic move to enhance service delivery and protect the county’s interest within the ruling coalition.
The political implications are significant: the gathering signals that Kihika is consolidating her position within the county’s UDA structures and neutralising dissent among county MPs. Analysts view this as a pre-emptive move to shore up her candidacy and forestall challenges both within and outside her party ahead of the 2027 polls. For constituents, the unity may promise smoother alignment between the governor’s office and the national agenda. On the flip side, questions remain about how genuine the accord is and whether underlying tensions may resurface as campaigns heat up.
Looking ahead, all eyes will be on how this renewed alliance translates into actionable governance outcomes and electoral success. Will the united team deliver on promises of cohesion and development? Or will the peace be short-lived and surface again when power and prerogatives are contested? The next eighteen months will be crucial in testing whether the Mp-governor partnership stands the test of politics and delivers for Nakuru voters.