Governor Kihika: Uasin Gishu to deliver 98% votes, Nakuru 80% for Ruto
By Kenneth Mwenda, June 21, 2026Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has urged leaders in Uasin Gishu County to rally behind President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 elections, saying the region should deliver overwhelming support based on ongoing development projects. She also projected strong backing from Nakuru County.
Speaking on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Uasin Gishu, Kihika linked her message to development progress and recent engagements with national leaders, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
She said she had recently travelled to the United States, where she met a delegation from Uasin Gishu alongside the president, where they discussed major health infrastructure projects.
“Nilikuwa nimeenda kule States, nikakutana na hii timu ya Uasin Gishu wakiwa na President, kwa sababu tulikuwa kule kuongea maneno ya hospitali. Nikakuja kujua hapa, hata staki kushout, Governor wa Turkana hasianguke ama yule wa Nandi hasifaint. Nikakuta nyinyi hapa, mnatengenezewa hospitali kubwa ya 4,000 beds. That will be the biggest hospital anywhere in this Africa.”
She added that the scale of development in the region was visible and included roads, housing, and markets.
“You are ahead. I have also heard about kilometres of tarmac. Very many. You have affordable housing. You have markets.”
Kihika said the government was delivering development across several counties, not only Uasin Gishu.
“It is the same in Nakuru. It is the same in Isiolo vile mmesema. It is the same in Embu. It is the same in Mombasa. It is the same in Wajir. It is the same in Kakamega. Kazi inafanyika na kazi inaonekana. And because of that, that is why we are saying, sisi ni watu Tutam.”
She praised President Ruto and Deputy President Kindiki for what she described as visible work across the country, saying citizens could now see ongoing projects.
Voter mobilisation push intensifies
The governor then shifted to electoral mobilisation, pointing to voter numbers in Nakuru and calling for unity in turnout.
“So mimi hapa nataka nikitoka hapa, nirudi Nakuru, niende niseme, nimekuta nyinyi kama sisi. Mnajua Nakuru ni 1.2 million votes. Mnaelewa? 1.2 million votes. Kwa hivyo na hatuna mchezo. Sisi tuko pale mbele. We are county number three in terms of population, highest population ya voters.”
She urged leaders in Uasin Gishu to lead voter registration efforts and turnout, especially among young people.
“Kwa hivyo tukishikana na nyinyi to make sure vijana wetu wenye hawajachukua ID wamechukua, to make sure wakati wa kura nyinyi mtokee wa kwanza, kwa sababu lazima ianze hapa Uasin Gishu. Mfunge na kama 98%. Sindio hiyo? Na sisi upande ule wa Nakuru tufikishe kama 80%.”
She added that other counties would also contribute to the final outcome.
“Sasa wengine wakiongeza. Uko Nandi, uko Turkana, kule kwingine. I have no doubt that we shall be okay.”
Kihika’s remarks came at a politically sensitive moment in Nakuru County, where tensions have been rising. Just two days earlier, on June 19, 2026, three people were shot during clashes involving supporters of Governor Kihika and Kuresoi North Member of Parliament Alfred Mutai at a women and youth empowerment event.
Local leaders, including supporters of MP Mutai, accused security personnel linked to political groups of involvement in the violence. Police confirmed injuries and launched investigations into the incident.
The political tension has also drawn reactions from leaders such as Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, who warned against continued violence and urged leaders to surrender to police where necessary.
Despite the tensions, Kihika’s Uasin Gishu address focused on development and political mobilisation.