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Ex-Health CS Nakhumicha declares bid to unseat Natembeya in 2027 polls

By Osinde Obare | Sep. 7, 2025
Health CS Susan Nakhumicha during the flag-off of the asset verification process at Afya House ahead of the transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA) on May 13, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Stakes are high for the 2027 Trans Nzoia gubernatorial race following the entry of former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha.

Governor George Natembeya's main challenger in the 2022 election, Chris Wamalwa, is in the race, as is Kiminini MP Maurice Bisau.

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