Kenyan women leaders have come out in full support of Nakuru Governor **Susan Kihika, shutting down criticism over her temporary absence from office.
In a powerful statement issued today, the leaders celebrated Kihika’s recent birth of twins, calling it a blessing and urging the public to respect her right to prioritize both her **health and family.
“Governor Kihika is a committed leader and a mother. She has just welcomed twins, and we congratulate her on this beautiful milestone,”* the statement read.
Unfair Criticism Sparks Outrage
The leaders **slammed gender-based attacks**, arguing that **motherhood should never be weaponized against women in power**. They pointed out that Kihika’s absence was temporary and **her administration continued to function efficiently under her leadership**.
“We urge Kenyans to be patient and understanding. Women in leadership are not just governors and senators—we are also mothers, daughters, and caregivers,”* they emphasized.
A Call for Fair Treatment of Women in Leadership
They further demanded:
- Respect for maternity leave rights
- An end to gendered political attacks
- Policies that support women balancing leadership and family
“Leadership should be judged by integrity and performance—not gender or motherhood,”they declared.
Millicent Omanga’s Full Statement, is available on his official social media platforms.
