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Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika is back in Kenya after spending over five months in the United States, where she gave birth to twin babies. Her return ends weeks of speculation and debate over her prolonged absence from office.

Kihika marked her homecoming by hosting friends and colleagues who paid her a courtesy visit to celebrate the arrival of her newborns. In a heartfelt Facebook post, she expressed her gratitude, saying she felt “truly blessed and overwhelmed with gratitude” by the warm welcome and support from her inner circle.

 Her absence had stirred public concern, both online and offline, with critics accusing her of abandoning her gubernatorial duties. A petition was even addressed to U.S. authorities, urging her deportation to resume her responsibilities back home.

Despite the criticism, Kihika maintained an online presence, regularly updating citizens on county developments. Supporters defended her, noting she was on maternity leave—a right entitled to every mother, regardless of status.