Why there was no ceremony to install Simba Arati as Kisii spokesman

Zablon Mosara and Bishop Boniface Mosoti said they will not be intimidated into calling off the ceremony. “Arati has the ability to articulate the issues affecting us,” Mosara said. Mosoti said the community needs eloquent leaders like the Dagoretti North MP. It is unclear why organisers postponed the event. On Friday, Kisii Council of Elders chairman Araka Matundura said the ceremony is misplaced.

He said those behind it are provoking the elders’ council.

Matundura said there are senior leaders in the community who are more deserving of the position. The chairman singled out Governor James Ongwae, his Nyamira counterpart John Nyagarama, Senator Sam Ongeri and Chief Administrative Secretary Chris Obure as leaders fit for the position.

Matundura said former Minister Simon Nyachae was the last spokesman. He said he deserved the post because of his experience.

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