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Simba Arati: We will support Raila politically but embrace Ruto for development
Kisii Governor Simba Arati speaks at a prayer breakfast at the Kisii County Assembly on February 14, 2023. He has asked residents to embrace both President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has said leaders from Gusii will welcome both President William Ruto and Azimio boss Raila Odinga in their planned visits to the region.
Mr Arati said the people of Gusii recognised the two leaders as important key actors in Kenya’s political landscape and urged the local residents to turn up and listen to them whenever they come visiting.
President Ruto is scheduled to attend the home-coming party of Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu in two weeks, while Mr Odinga is expected to address his supporters at a rally later this week.
“Dr Ruto is our president whether you voted for him or not. We welcome them to engage our people and urge leaders to embrace them,” Mr Arati said at Kisii County Assembly Hall during the inaugural annual prayer breakfast organised by the assembly.
The governor was accompanied by his deputy Robert Monda, speaker Phillip Nyanumba, majority leader Henry Moracha, minority leader Dennis Ombachi, County Commissioner Tom Anjere, MCAs, and senior county police bosses.
