“Is This How You Treat a Governor?” Ndegwa Njiru Sends Simba Arati a Painful Message

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has launched a scathing criticism of Kisii Governor Simba Arati following an incident during President William Ruto’s public event in Kisii on November 11.

The governor reportedly faced an uncomfortable moment when Farouk Kibet intervened and asked him to leave the podium.

The incident has sparked questions about Arati’s standing among the President’s allies and the respect he commands within the political camp he supports.

In a pointed post on X, Njiru questioned why Arati would continue supporting President Ruto’s political camp despite what he viewed as the governor’s treatment at the event.

He also drew attention to the contrast between the WANTAM and TUTAM political slogans, questioning how Arati could previously be associated with one side but now campaign for the other.

“Waaah hii madharau imefika hapo na Mr. WANTAM anataka Wakisii wamvote TUTAM?” Njiru wrote.

He went on to address the governor directly, claiming that Arati was being treated like “a little village errand boy” because, in his view, he had failed to take a firm political position.

The remarks come at a time when political leaders are intensifying their efforts to secure support in the Gusii region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

During his November 11 visit, Arati publicly declared his support for Ruto’s re-election bid, expressing confidence that Kisii would continue backing the broad-based government.

Other political leaders, including Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, also used the occasion to rally support for the President’s second term.

Njiru’s criticism has now placed Arati’s political loyalty and relationship with Ruto’s allies under fresh scrutiny.

His remarks raise questions about whether the Kisii governor is getting the political recognition he expects from the camp he has chosen to support.

With the 2027 elections approaching, Arati’s political decisions and his relationship with the President’s allies are likely to remain subjects of public debate.

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