Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has formally declared her intention to run for Trans Nzoia Governor in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for a high-stakes political contest against incumbent Governor George Natembeya.
Speaking on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at a gathering in Cherengany, Nakhumicha said her family and supporters had given her a new political direction—one that moves her beyond the Woman Representative seat she previously held.
“Nachukua nafasi hii kushukuru sana hiyo mwelekeo mpya ambao mmenipa, yakwamba kuanzia leo nikitembea nitembee na nguvu mpya ya kusema mimi sio tu wa Cherengany ward, mimi sasa naenda kuwa kiongozi katika Trans Nzoia County,” she said.
In a fiery speech, Nakhumicha made it clear she would not seek the Woman Representative position again.
“Katiba ya Kenya inaruhusu mkenya yeyote, wa jinsia yoyote, kuwa katika nafasi ya uongozi. Kwa hivo leo wameniondoa kwenye kiti cha wamama… nataka kuwahakikishia yakwamba mimi ikifika 2027 sitatafuta kiti cha wamama,” she declared.
Takes Aim at Natembeya
Nakhumicha’s announcement signals her direct challenge to Governor Natembeya, who is expected to seek a second term. Her entry is projected to dramatically shake up Trans Nzoia politics, especially given her national profile and previous high-ranking role in the Kenya Kwanza administration.
“Ikifika 2027, familia imenipa mwelekeo mpya na huo ndio nitafuata,” she added, strongly hinting that she intends to reclaim political ground after being dropped from Cabinet in a reshuffle earlier this year.
Chris Wamalwa Also Enters the Race
Nakhumicha is not the only heavyweight angling for the governorship. Former Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa also declared his bid on the same day, marking the first time both well-known politicians have openly confirmed their intention to face Natembeya at the ballot.
Wamalwa, a seasoned politician with deep grassroots networks, is expected to split votes in what is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive gubernatorial races ahead of 2027.
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