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Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika threatens to sue Senator Tabitha Karanja for defamation over the War Memorial Hospital saga, escalating the political rivalry between the county's top leaders.

The simmering cold war between Nakuru's two most powerful women has exploded into a legal battle. Governor Susan Kihika has issued a demand letter to Senator Tabitha Karanja (Keroche), threatening to sue for defamation over remarks made regarding the county's KES 500 million War Memorial Hospital saga.
The dispute centers on Karanja’s public accusations that the Governor "engineered" the hospital's closure to grab land—a claim Kihika vehemently denies. "These are malicious falsehoods designed to injure my reputation," Kihika stated through her lawyers. She is demanding an unconditional apology within 48 hours or face court action.
This legal skirmish is a proxy war for the 2027 gubernatorial race. Senator Karanja, the "Iron Lady" of industry, has been increasingly critical of the county administration, signaling her intent to unseat Kihika. "I will not be silenced by legal threats," Karanja told supporters in Naivasha. "The people of Nakuru deserve the truth."
Tabitha Karanja is no stranger to high-stakes litigation, having battled the KRA for years. But a defamation suit against a sitting Governor is a different beast. As the legal papers fly, Nakuru residents are bracing for a bruising political showdown.
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