Crowded field as nine candidates seek to become Nakuru Senator

Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika has declared interest in the governorship. [File, Standard]

The race to succeed Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika, who has declared interest in the governorship, has attracted a crowded field with nine candidates seeking to clinch tickets to vie in the August elections.

Businessmen, former lawmakers, seasoned politicians and newcomers have thrown their hats in the ring, all eyeing to clinch the coveted seat, which will put them in pole position to oversight how the county executive spends the annual budget of averagely Sh18 billion.