Kisii Assembly Members Condemn Local Leaders’ Repeated Attacks On Governor Simba Arati
The Mt Kenya Times 
A section of members of the Kisii Assembly addressing the media over certain local leaders attacking governor Simba Arati. Photo/Elizabeth Angira
By Elizabeth Angira
Worth Noting:
- Addressing the press, the ward representatives expressed their displeasure with the leaders who seem to have developed a habit of publicly attacking the governor in the media and public forums without any apparent justification or provocation.
- Ichuni ward representative, Justine Siocha, argued that these leaders were ill advised to meddle in the affairs of the county government, which only serves to distract the governor from focusing on providing essential services and promoting development.
- “The attacks by the four leaders on the county government imputes ill motive with a criminal intent,”he said.
Members of the Kisii assembly have strongly criticized certain local leaders for repeatedly attacking Governor Simba Arati.
The leaders in question include Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya, Kitutu Chache North Member of Parliament Japhet Nyakundi, and South Mugirango Member of Parliament Sylvenus Osoro, who also serves as the Majority Chief Whip in the National Assembly.
This criticism follows the circulation of a video clip by various media outlets, showing these leaders launching a coordinated and scathing attack on the governor and the county administration as a whole, while also demeaning the Members of County Assembly (MCAs).
Addressing the press, the ward representatives expressed their displeasure with the leaders who seem to have developed a habit of publicly attacking the governor in the media and public forums without any apparent justification or provocation.
Ichuni ward representative, Justine Siocha, argued that these leaders were ill advised to meddle in the affairs of the county government, which only serves to distract the governor from focusing on providing essential services and promoting development.
“The attacks by the four leaders on the county government imputes ill motive with a criminal intent,”he said.
Siocha further suggested that Senator Richard Onyonka, who appears to be the leader of this group, should refrain from resorting to tactics like blackmail and political brinkmanship for personal survival.
The ward representatives maintained that the unwarranted attacks from these four leaders on the governor and the county government implied malicious intent and a desire to tarnish the reputation of county leadership.
They emphasized that they have a positive working relationship with the governor and called upon the mentioned leaders to respect their position as peers in both legislation and leadership.
The ward representatives urged these leaders to concentrate on their oversight role in the national government and address issues like the high cost of living, which is adversely affecting the general public.
One of the ward representatives, Siocha, highlighted the role of these lawmakers in Kenya’s current economic challenges, attributing them to high taxation policies that the same leaders had supported and passed.
Regarding pending bills, Riana MCA Victor Ombasa clarified that the county government had been actively addressing the matter.
They emphasized that a review of ineligible pending bills was already underway, following appeals made by the contractors themselves.
Additionally, Ombasa mentioned that the matter was in court, and it wasn’t the responsibility of these leaders to advocate for the settlement of pending bills, unless they intended to subvert the course of justice or act as intermediaries seeking to profit from merchants.
“It is now emerging that the said leaders bone of contention with them governor borders of their own vested interest , with regard to the much hyped pending bills,”he said.
Ombasa also pointed out that some contractors who had been involved in questionable dealings with the previous county administration and had submitted false claims for non-existent projects had been exposed.
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