“Break the One-Term Curse”: Kihika Makes Emotional Plea to Nakuru Voters Ahead of 2027

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika is fighting more than political rivals. She is battling a pattern. Since devolution began, no governor in Nakuru has secured a second term. Now, Kihika wants to change that story. She is asking voters for another chance. Her message is simple. Give leadership time to work.

Speaking in Nakuru Town West, Kihika warned that constant leadership changes slow development. She said new leaders take too long to settle. By the time they understand the system, their term is almost over. “Are we going to repeat the cycles over and over?” she asked. “Going ten steps forward, twenty steps backwards?” Her words captured frustration. They also revealed urgency.

Kihika admitted her administration is not perfect. But she defended her record. She urged residents to compare progress, not promises. “Which angel do you want to bring?” she posed. She argued that even a new leader would struggle in the first years. For her, continuity matters more than change.

The governor is also facing political pressure. New alliances are forming. Rivals are gaining ground. The Democracy for the Citizens Party is expanding influence in key areas. At the same time, divisions within local communities are shaping the race. These dynamics make 2027 unpredictable.

Still, Kihika remains confident. She believes her connection with voters will carry her through. “I know you will have mercy on me this round and return me back,” she said. It was both a plea and a strategy. A direct appeal to the people.

Her campaign is now taking a different tone. Less about power. More about stability. She is framing herself as a leader who needs time to finish what she started. The “one-term curse” has now become a central campaign issue.

As the race slowly builds, one question stands out. Will Nakuru voters choose change again, or break their own pattern?