Also known as: ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati · Governor Arati · Governor Simba Arati · Kisii County Governor Simba Arati · Kisii Governor Simba Arati
Kisii Governor and ODM deputy leader; demands 50% power-sharing with UDA for 2027 election support.
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The Standard
… The group was linked to the death of a 36-year-old man who fell off a vehicle in the convoy of Linda Mwananchi politicians, after it was pelted with stones in Keumbu Town, a month ago.Governor Simba Arati, however, has defended the group as jobless youths who have never engaged i …
Residents live in fear as gang linked to politicians reigns terror in KisiiCitizen Digital
… He alleged that Ruto was using Kisii Governor Simba Arati after the latter reportedly challenged Kindiki to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if he wanted the Deputy President's position. …
Gachagua accuses President Ruto of humiliating Kindiki, plotting his removalCapital News
… He told Simba Arati to stand up, and Arati said, ‘This Deputy President seat belongs to us in ODM, and if Kindiki wants it, he should join ODM,’” he said. …
Gachagua accuses Ruto of humiliating Kindiki as Kenya Kwanza-ODM alliance takes shapeThe Standard
… Those who attended Monday’s meeting revealed how outbursts by Kisii Governor Simba Arati angered a section of MPs, who staged a walkout to protest what they described as the humiliation meted out to Kindiki. …
Inside a tense Broad-Based parliamentary group meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs in defence of KindikiThe Standard
… Those who attended Monday’s meeting revealed how outbursts by Kisii Governor Simba Arati angered a section of MPs, who staged a walkout to protest what they described as the humiliation meted out to Kindiki. …
Inside tense broad-based meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPsCitizen Digital
… Kisii Governor Simba Arati and Samburu Governor Jonathan Lelelit completed the top 10, each scoring 63 per cent. …
Kang’ata ranked best performing Governor in latest Infotrak surveyCitizen Digital
… Speaking during the party’s Turkana delegates meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati insisted that ODM would not cede the running mate position to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), arguing that the party has capable leaders who can deputise Presi …
Moses Kuria likens ruling coalition squabbles to sinking 'Titanic'Citizen Digital
… ting the demand is not up for discussion. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Kisii Governor and ODM deputy party leader Simba Arati …
ODM declares DP slot non-negotiable in 2027 deal with UDAThe Standard
… Kisii County under Governor Simba Arati followed with 58.5 per cent.Narok and Machakos counties tied for third at 57.3 per cent, led by governors Patrick Ole Ntutu and Wavinya Ndeti. …
Kirinyaga tops new county performance surveyCapital News
… Simba Arati received one per cent backing, while other unnamed candidates collectively accounted for less than one per cent. …
Infotrak Poll: Kindiki Emerges as Preferred Running Mate in Broad-Based GovtKisii County will host Kenya's national observance of World Cleanup Day, with more than 15,000 people expected to participate. The event, themed "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," will focus on reducing food waste and building sustainable urban centres, with participation from over 12 governors, Members of Parliament, NGOs, and UN-Habitat representatives.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii County will host Kenya's national observance of World Cleanup Day, with more than 15,000 people expected to participate. The event, themed "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," will focus on reducing food waste and building sustainable urban centres, with participation from over 12 governors, Members of Parliament, NGOs, and UN-Habitat representatives.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has been recognized for transforming the Nyambera dumpsite into Etaya Governors Park. Arati warned during World Cleanup Day 2026 celebrations that African cities struggle with waste management, citing recent deadly landfill collapses in Uganda and Guinea.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta to stop sabotaging the government of Kenya, saying it is unpresidential for a former Head of State to undermine the government he once led. Ruto also accused Kenyatta of funding the opposition to wreck his government.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said the 2027 General Election will give Kenyans a chance to rally behind national unity, inclusivity, and equitable resource distribution, and to reject tribalism, marginalisation, and divisive politics. He cited his administration's focus on service delivery and the Broad-Based Government arrangement as efforts to promote national cohesion.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto toured Kisumu County unveiling Ksh700 billion in projects. He praised the UDA-ODM coalition and defended his affordable housing programme, while ODM leaders pledged support for his 2027 re-election bid but demanded proportional government positions in return.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has warned political leaders against using chaos, violence and divisive politics to advance their interests, saying Kenya has no room for leaders bent on destabilising the country. Speaking in Kisumu during a five-day development tour of Nyanza, Ruto challenged opposition leaders to abandon what he described as outdated politics based on empty rhetoric, tribalism, division and violence, and to present Kenyans with a clear political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati, ODM deputy leader, has stated that ODM must secure a 50% power-sharing deal with UDA if the party is to support President Ruto's re-election in 2027, saying the arrangement should cover key government positions and reflect ODM's contribution to Ruto's second-term bid.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has sparked outrage after defending individuals labeled as "goons," arguing that youth hired to disrupt meetings and cause political mayhem are simply struggling citizens forced by poverty to make a living, and calling on rival leaders to show empathy towards them.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he is in the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, after the party initially said he was abroad on official duties without disclosing his location or reason. He said the visit was on doctors' and party leadership advice and allows him to undergo comprehensive health evaluation while resting.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's nurses union says the nationwide strike will continue into its fifth week unless the government and Council of Governors sign and implement a Collective Bargaining Agreement, with CBA terms remaining the main unresolved issue despite progress on contract workers and career guidelines.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Residents of Kisii have been living in fear for the last three months due to attacks by a gang that robs victims and causes serious injuries. The group, known as Ebirongo (Porcupines), is said to be associated with county politicians and has targeted individuals perceived as opponents of local leaders.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of humiliating Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and plotting his removal, claiming Kindiki was deliberately sidelined during a recent broad-based retreat in Naivasha and suggesting Ruto intends to replace him with an opposition figure.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of deliberately humiliating his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, as Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deepen political ties ahead of 2027. Gachagua claimed Ruto is sidelining Kindiki publicly, citing an incident in Naivasha where an ODM official allegedly stated the Deputy President seat belongs to ODM.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
A parliamentary group meeting intended to resolve tensions over the Broad-Based Government escalated into a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs protesting what they called the humiliation of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, triggered by outbursts from Kisii Governor Simba Arati.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Monday meeting intended to address tensions over ODM's pressure for the running-mate position in the Broad-Based Government escalated into a walkout when Mt Kenya MPs protested against remarks by Kisii Governor Simba Arati, which they said humiliated Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata scored 80 per cent in an Infotrak survey examining devolved county performance across sectors, ranking ahead of Trans Nzoia's George Natembeya at 76 per cent and Kiambu's Kimani Wamatangi at 71 per cent.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria posted on social media that the ruling coalition's internal squabbles resemble the final moments of the Titanic, with two groups within the governing faction remaining oblivious to the political storm ahead while continuing normal business.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga County scored highest in a new Thematic Governors Performance Index by research firm Politrack Africa, which rates all 47 counties on agriculture, health, water management and public satisfaction. Governor Anne Waiguru's county posted a composite score of 61.5 per cent, followed by Kisii County at 58.5 per cent.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has emerged as the leading choice for running mate in President Ruto's broad-based government, with 34 per cent of respondents supporting him, well ahead of other contenders. However, 37 per cent of respondents said they were undecided or did not know who should occupy the position.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
Gusii Stadium in Kisii County is being modernised into a 14,000-seater stadium with a FIFA standard pitch and eight-lane running track, with completion expected by May 2027, funded by a KSh.1 billion allocation from President Ruto.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati, Shabana FC patron, has committed to bankrolling the club's domestic and continental ambitions, pledging to bridge funding gaps and attract sponsors as the club unveiled a new technical bench led by Egyptian coach Ahmed Fathi Abdalla Ibrahim ahead of the 2026/27 season.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i dismissed claims that he held political talks with Simba Arati and Junet Mohamed after photos of them together at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport went viral, saying the three merely crossed paths while checking in for separate Kenya Airways flights to Kisumu.
4 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Kisii are investigating violent clashes that broke out at a funeral in Endereti village after supporters of MP Obadiah Barongo and Governor Simba Arati fought, injuring at least 10 people. The incident follows another clash in Borabu Constituency and has prompted local concern over rising political violence in the region.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Oginga has defended the government's 2026 budget deficit financing strategy, arguing that borrowing to bridge revenue gaps is common worldwide and that Kenya is right to prioritize domestic over external borrowing. Oburu, speaking at a church fundraiser in Kajiado County, dismissed criticism over the country's borrowing levels, saying the focus should be on how the deficit is financed rather than the existence of the deficit itself.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, and Governors Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir of aligning themselves with President William Ruto and making key party decisions after seeking the Head of State's approval, deepening tensions within ODM.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM's ongoing retreat in Mombasa is focused on concerns about waning political influence and demands for the Sh12 billion in political parties' funding owed by the government, as the party negotiates coalition terms with UDA ahead of 2027.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has reasserted his role in securing the Orange Democratic Movement's unpaid public funding claim, stating the Sh12 billion figure the party now demands from government exists because of litigation he personally initiated. Orengo criticised sections of the Linda Ground Movement for demanding the funds while launching personal attacks against him, saying they fail to acknowledge the legal groundwork he laid.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Orange Democratic Movement held a three-day retreat in Mombasa, with party leadership urging supporters to remain committed and unified. Party Chairperson Gladys Wanga said the retreat aims to solidify support bases and uphold unity within the faction.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir, alongside governors from Homa Bay and Kisii, officially launched construction of a new Level 4 hospital in Kongowea to be named after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The facility is part of a healthcare expansion in the county aimed at decentralizing care and improving access for densely populated communities.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →