‘We shall support you, but we are in opposition’ – Orengo, Arati tell Ruto
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders have assured President William Ruto of their support while exercising opposition roles at the same time. The leaders, which include Kisii County Governor Simba Arati and his Busia and Siaya counterparts James Orengo and Paul Otuoma, respectively, made their statements on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Kakamega County. The […]
Team formed to investigate perpetrators of violence in Kisii
The government has formed a team to investigate and bring to book perpetrators of violent incidents in Kisii County. In a statement after an early morning briefing with the County, Sub-County and Divisional security heads from the entire Kisii County, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki directed law enforcers to prioritise preventive measures in the county. “The […]
‘Police officers fired shots at Governor Simba Arati’s bursary event’ – Sifuna
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna now claims police officers fired gunshots at Kisii Governor Simba Arati’s bursary event, causing a stampede and injuries to attendees. In a statement, Sifuna claimed that Arati’s life was in danger, following a series of attacks and disruptions caused by people he alleged were affiliated with the […]
Drama as shots fired at Kisii Governor Simba Arati’s bursary event
Drama ensued in Kisii after gunshots were fired during an event in which Kisii Governor Simba Arati was issuing bursaries. Arati’s speech was cut short after a commotion in the crowd, followed by several gunshots suspected to have been fired by intruders. A video posted online showed the attendees of the meeting scampering for safety […]
‘Kisii hatutabeba sufuria kichwani’ – Governor Arati distances self from Azimio demos
Kisii Governor Simba Arati on Friday, March 24, distanced himself from the opposition calls for protests across the country to push for electoral and economic reforms. Arati said Kisii residents will not go to the streets for protests as there is enough food in the region. “Kisii tuko na chakula, tuko na miwa. Njaa haiko […]
I’ve never cheated on my wife and I don’t entertain slay queens – Simba Arati
Dagoretti North Member of Parliament Simba Arati has opened up about his relationship saying he has never cheated on his wife. The MP who is serving his second term in Parliament was speaking in Kisii during a rally at his hometown in Nyamache. He is currently running for the Kisii County gubernatorial seat, an announcement […]
Shock, grief as burnt couple is buried in Kisii
A sombre mood engulfed Nyabigena village in South Mugirango constituency in Kisii County during the burial of two teachers who were burnt last month at their Bomesichi home in Sameta sub-county by suspected arsonists. Moruri Mogoa, 60, was a retired teacher while his wife, Florence Moraa 52, was the headteacher of Gekongo primary school in […]