Arati’s rising profile shakes Gusii politics as Matiang’i faces opposition hurdles
Simba’s political stature has been boosted by his role in ODM.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i (left) confers with Kisii Governor Simba Arati at Nyamache Main SDA Church in Kisii County on September 20, 2025.
Kisii Governor Simba Arati’s growing prominence within ODM could significantly reshape the political landscape in the Gusii region, setting the stage for an intensified contest between the party and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i.
The developments come amid signs that some Gusii politicians who previously supported Dr Matiang’i’s political ambitions are gradually distancing themselves from him.
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