Kenya: Baptism By Fire – Nakhumicha the Bukusu Girl!

Until 2022, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha remained relatively unknown outside her native Trans-Nzoia County.

Her political activities, including two unsuccessful attempts at securing the seat of Woman Representative, were largely confined to local awareness.

However, her trajectory changed dramatically in 2022 when President William Ruto appointed her to lead the nation’s health docket. This elevation thrust her into the national spotlight, marking a major shift in her public profile.