Why Governor Kihika’s Facebook Post Highlights Troubling Leadership Gaps in Nakuru
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In a recent Facebook post, Governor Susan Kihika posed a seemingly innocent question to Nakuru residents: What is that ONE thing that you feel is a major priority in your area? Tell me the ward and village/estate. I am taking notes.
While on the surface this may appear as an open call for community engagement, it instead raises serious concerns about the governor’s leadership and understanding of the county’s needs.
The post has triggered an important conversation: is Governor Kihika truly in touch with the reality on the ground?
The Strained Relationship Between the Governor and MCAs
The first red flag that this post raises is the apparent lack of a solid working relationship between Governor Kihika and the Members of County Assembly (MCAs).
In any well-functioning devolved system, MCAs are the direct link between the people and the county government.
They are entrusted with identifying the needs of their wards and presenting them to the executive.
The fact that Governor Kihika is now personally asking residents to outline their priorities suggests a disconnection or breakdown in communication between her office and the MCAs.
This raises the question: has Governor Kihika lost faith in her own representatives? Or worse, does she not trust the system of governance she is supposed to lead? Such a move can be seen as undermining the role of the MCAs, which is worrying for the democratic process and the county’s overall governance. Without a solid working relationship between the executive and the legislative arms of the county government, the people’s issues risk falling into bureaucratic limbo.
A Disconnect From Her Own Manifesto
Governor Kihika campaigned on a manifesto that presumably outlined a clear plan for addressing Nakuru’s challenges.
If that’s the case, why is she now asking the residents what the major priorities are? Shouldn’t these have already been identified during the campaign period, when candidates are expected to engage with voters and understand their needs?
This question points to a deeper issue: the governor’s apparent disconnect from her own vision for Nakuru. Her request for feedback on priorities suggests either she did not believe in her campaign promises or that she lacks a coherent roadmap to guide her leadership. It casts doubt on her commitment to delivering on the very issues she raised when vying for the office. Voters want a leader with a firm grasp on Nakuru’s pressing challenges—not one who seems unsure about where to start solving them.
Leadership by Outsiders: Is the Governor a Visitor in Nakuru?
The most glaring concern in Governor Kihika’s post is the implication that she is unaware of the problems facing Nakuru residents.
How can the leader of a county not have a clear understanding of the issues affecting the people? This paints a picture of a leader who is a “visitor” or “tourist” in her own county—a far cry from the on-the-ground, hands-on leadership that Nakuru desperately needs.
Effective leaders are not detached observers; they are intimately familiar with the concerns of the people they govern.
They walk the streets, visit the villages, and engage with the community, not just through social media, but through meaningful, direct action.
If Governor Kihika is asking for basic information on priority issues, it begs the question: where has she been? And how well does she really know Nakuru?
Nakuru deserves a governor who is deeply embedded in the community, who understands the pulse of the county and is proactive in addressing its needs—not someone who governs from a distance and reacts only when there’s a public outcry.
The Way Forward: Leadership Grounded in Reality
Nakuru faces complex challenges that require decisive, informed leadership. The issues of healthcare, infrastructure, unemployment, water shortages, and more cannot be solved by a leader who appears disconnected from the realities on the ground.
The governor’s Facebook post reminds us that we need a leader who is not just asking questions but actively providing solutions—someone who already knows the problems and is mobilizing resources to address them.
We must demand more from our leaders. Governor Kihika’s post, while appearing to open the door for dialogue, has exposed gaps in her leadership approach.
It’s not enough to listen; Nakuru needs action. Real leadership starts with understanding the problems and presenting viable, lasting solutions.
The people of Nakuru deserve nothing less. It’s time for the governor to step up, collaborate effectively with her MCAs, reconnect with her manifesto, and prove that she is not just a visitor, but a committed leader of this great county.
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