Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has broken her silence after Kenyans questioned her whereabouts, demanding an explanation for why she had been missing in action.

In a letter dated January 17, and signed by Nakuru County Chief of Staff Peter Ketyenya, the vocal governor explained that her absence was due to her being on maternity leave.

According to Kihika, she felt compelled to address the matter after receiving numerous phone calls from concerned Kenyans wanting to know why she had been out of the public eye. "Following numerous calls that I have received regarding my absence, as the elected Governor of Nakuru County, I want to first of all assure the people of Nakuru that I am well and currently on maternity leave," Kihika clarified.

Governor Susan Kihika accompanied by other county officials at the Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital.