In a heartwarming display of camaraderie amid Kenya’s bustling political landscape, Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has extended warm birthday wishes to his longtime friend and business magnate Sam Mburu, husband of Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika.
The gesture, shared publicly on social media just yesterday, underscores the deep bonds of friendship that transcend the often turbulent world of Kenyan politics.
Sudi, known for his outspoken style and unyielding loyalty to allies, took to X (formerly Twitter) on September 28, 2025, to post a touching tribute.
Accompanying a candid photo of the two friends sharing a light moment, Sudi wrote: “Happy birthday to my friend and peer, Sam Mburu! Wishing you a fantastic year ahead filled with triumphs, happiness, and successes. Kila la kheri ndugu.”
The post, which has already garnered over 170 likes and numerous shares, reflects Sudi’s personal affection for Mburu, whom he has repeatedly defended as a self-made entrepreneur deserving of respect.
This isn’t the first time Sudi has publicly celebrated milestones in Mburu’s life. Just last year, on September 28, 2024, Sudi marked Mburu’s birthday with equal enthusiasm, calling him an “extraordinary friend” and wishing him “success and delightful surprises in this milestone year.”
The recurring annual shoutout highlights a friendship forged over years of shared experiences in business and politics.
Mburu, a prominent sugar importer with over 25 years in the trade spanning the eras of Presidents Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and now William Ruto has been a steadfast figure in Kenya’s economic circles.
The timing of Sudi’s message couldn’t be more poignant. Mburu and Governor Kihika, who tied the knot in a lavish traditional ceremony in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, on April 10, 2025, have been navigating a whirlwind year.
Attended by high-profile guests including then-Deputy President Ruto, Sudi, Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa, and Nyeri Woman Rep Rahab Mukami, the wedding was a spectacle of glitz and cultural pride, with Kihika in a gold-embroidered gown and Mburu in an African-themed white ensemble.
Mere days later, on April 11, the couple welcomed twins a boy and a girl.sparking nationwide joy and speculation that had swirled for months due to Kihika’s brief absence from public duties.
Sudi was quick to join the chorus of congratulations back then, posting the first family portrait of the newborns cradled by the beaming parents. “Congratulations, my brother Sam Mburu, for the effort and the new generation.
May this double blessing fill your lives with boundless love, laughter, and wonder,” he wrote, a message echoed by figures like Presidential aide Dennis Itumbi and Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai.
The twins’ arrival, revealed amid rumors and calls to curb cyberbullying from women leaders like nominated Senator Veronica Maina, symbolized a fresh chapter for the power couple.
By Nairobi