G7 women governors celebrate Susan Kihika’s twins
By Nancy Marende, July 14, 2025The G7 women governors have joined Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika in celebrating the birth of her twin babies, marking a special moment of sisterhood among Kenya’s top female leaders.
The governors include Kirinyaga’s Anne Waiguru, Homa Bay’s Gladys Wanga, Machakos’s Wavinya Ndeti, and Embu’s Cecily Mbarire.
In a statement on Monday, July 14, 2025, Waiguru expressed their delight and shared in the happiness of Governor Kihika and her husband, Sam Mburu, as they welcomed their newborns.
“Children are a blessing from God. As G7 women governors, we had the joy of visiting Governor Susan Kihika to celebrate the arrival of her beautiful babies,” she said.
They reflected on the significance of motherhood, not just as a personal milestone, but also as a sacred journey that connects women across all walks of life.
“As mothers, sisters, and leaders in service, we are reminded that the journey of motherhood is most sacred,” she added.
The G7 governors extended their heartfelt congratulations to the couple, wishing the twins a life filled with grace, good health, and divine wisdom.
“Congratulations once again, Susan and Mburu; may your little ones grow in grace, health, and wisdom from God.”
The twins
On July 5, 2025, Kihika defended her decision to give birth abroad, saying it would have been inappropriate for her “juniors” to see her naked.
“Women, you know our job (having babies). Just because I am the governor, does it mean I can’t have babies? Also, you know I am the governor. All doctors and nurses are under me. Did you really want me to lay on a table with the same doctors helping me deliver?” she posed.
“Then, when we go for meetings, will the same doctors be looking at me in the same way?” she added, prompting cheers from the crowd. She then promised to build a maternity facility to enable more women to “enjoy services like the ones I did.”
Her comments, however, have drawn sharp criticism online, with many netizens taking issue with her reference to healthcare workers as her subordinates.