Profile Of Susan Kihika's Daughter's Interest In Politics In US

It is almost becoming a familiar trend for politicians' children to live dream lives away from their parents, establishing their own legacies in other countries or choosing to follow in their parents' footsteps.

For Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, this is no different. Little was known to the public regarding her first-born daughter, Tiffany Kiarie, until her social media post on Sunday night, February 5 captured her during her birthday celebration at an undisclosed location.

Kihika celebrated Tiffany's new phase in life in an all-white party that was graced by influential figures, among others, top government officials including Cabinet Secretaries, Governors and Senators.

Susan Kihika (second left) and her daughter, Tiffany Kiarie (centre) pose for a photo during her birthday celebration on February 4, 2023. /FACEBOOK.SUSAN KIHIKA

They include Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, Cabinet Secretary of Public Service, Affirmative Action and Gender Aisha Jumwa, former Senator Millicent Omanga, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Veronicah Maina, former CAS Rachel Shebesh, Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda among others.

"It sure takes a village to raise a child, and it equally takes a village to support that child’s parent. Thank you to our awesome solid village of friends who have helped us in one way or another raise this beautiful, kind and sweet girl into the lovely young lady that she has turned out to be.

"Thank you all for celebrating her with us and for your great words of wisdom and guidance to her. Happy Birthday, Tiffany. May you continue to shine with love, joy and prosperity for many years to come. We love you immensely!" Kihika wrote.

Tiffany is a student at the University of Tampa, pursuing a degree in Political Science with a concentration in World Affairs and a minor in Criminal Justice.

"While I am a university student in Tampa, Florida, I am from Nairobi, Kenya, and willing to relocate.

"I am seeking a full-time job with a nonprofit or intergovernmental organization. I am entirely motivated by the humanitarian sector, with a passion for advocating for human rights," she describes in her LinkedIn bio.

She studied at West Nairobi School- a Christian international school in Karen, Nairobi, on a North American curriculum and got a High School diploma from there in 2016. She also participated in the following activities and societies: Student Government, Model United Nations, Speech and Debate as well as Theater, and Soccer.

She then moved to Tampa in Florida, USA where she enrolled at the University of Tampa for a Bachelor's degree in Political science and government, a hint of joining politics in the future as her mother was well renowned for.

While her degree focused on World Affairs and a minor in Criminal Justice, Tiffany was an active participant in the International Student Organization, The University of Tampa's United Nations Student Alliance and the African Student Association until her graduation in 2020.

In 2018, she began as an intern at SC Prof. Tom Ojienda and Associates and for five months, she researched experience and proficiency in accessing relevant research databases and maintained the highest level of confidentiality of private and personal information.

She also accompanied the Senior Counsel and other lawyers to the High Court and Supreme Court of Kenya and was tasked with taking notes during hearings.

In Tampa, Tiffany worked as a Field Organizer for three months between May and July 2020 during which she had to balance work and school life.

In July 2020, she joined the Texas Democratic Party in the same capacity in Houston, Texas until November 2020, the same month the US general elections were held and which saw Joe Biden defeat incumbent President Donald Trump to become the 46th President of the US.

The Texas Democratic Party is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of Texas and one of the two major political parties in the state.

36th President Lyndon B. Johnson was a Texas Democrat. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, Texas Democrats have prioritized advocating Medicaid expansion in the state, a policy that would provide a federally subsidized healthcare plan to approximately one million Texans. Another priority for Texas Democrats is increasing the minimum wage.

Tiffany prides her strengths as Futuristic, Relator, Achiever, Responsibility and Connectedness.

She is an advocate of the Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging personality trait (INFJ) Turbulent sub-type (INFJ-T). Turbulent INFJs, or INFJ-Ts, are passionate and empathetic, showing concern for minute details and minor problems and whereas each INFJ sub-type experiences self-deprecation, Turbulent personalities are excessive in their self-criticism.

Tiffany Kiarie and Anerlisa Muigai pose for a photo during her birthday celebration on February 4, 2023. /FACEBOOK.SUSAN KIHIKA