Susan Nakhumicha has shared her personal journey following her dismissal from the Cabinet by President William Ruto in June 2024. Nakhumicha, who served as the Cabinet Secretary for Health, was among the ministers who lost their positions when President Ruto dissolved his entire Cabinet, except for Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. This decision was part of an effort to promote national cohesion within the government.
The reshuffle came at a time of intense public unrest, driven by nationwide protests led by Gen Z youth who were demanding significant government reforms in the wake of the passage of the Finance Bill 2024. The protests, which eventually led to the revocation of the bill, called for greater transparency and accountability from the government.
Reflecting on the moment she learned of her dismissal, Nakhumicha shared her experience with attendees at a memorial service for former IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati in Kitale on March 7. She recalled how she first learned of her removal not from a formal communication but through live television broadcasts.
“I was the Health Cabinet Secretary, and then social media erupted, saying Gen Z was bringing down people—and they brought me down too,” Nakhumicha humorously recounted. She continued, explaining how she had no prior warning. “The bishop preached here, saying that during President Moi’s era, announcements were made via radio. But for us, it wasn’t radio—it was on TV. When I watched, I heard that the entire Cabinet had been dismissed, and I saw people celebrating everywhere,” she said with a smile.
Since her exit from government, Nakhumicha has shifted her focus to farming. She has ventured into cabbage planting and sales in Cheranganyi, a move that marks a new chapter in her life. “Since that day, I have looked up to God. Now I am farming, I have no job—I plant and sell cabbages in Cheranganyi,” she shared.
Despite the sudden change in her career, Nakhumicha is optimistic about her future. She expressed that while she is currently focused on her farming business, she has not ruled out a return to politics in the future. “I am moving forward with my life as a farmer, but I am always open to the possibilities ahead,” she added.
Nakhumicha’s transition from a government position to a new career in agriculture reflects her resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges, as she looks forward to what lies ahead, both personally and professionally.
