Why Simba Arati is a political outcast in Gusii land.

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“The oil skin of the house is not for rubbing into the skin of strangers.” The Gussi community has a firm belief in this saying  by Ngugi wa Thiong’o in his book,” The River Between.”

That is the exact same reason why Simba Arati Dangoretti member of parliament will have to strive much harder to convince the hearts of his fellow tribesmen.

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Simba Arati has finally admitted that his wife is Chinese. He however said that that was a home affair and it did not affect his ability to lead his constituents.

“I married from Asia but these are private family matters. Whether my wife is from Thailand, China, Europe or wherever, it has not affected my ability to lead and deliver for the people. Obama’s father was a Kenyan and that did not stop him from being the US President,” stated Arati.

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He said that those disqualifying him from a leadership role especially within the Abagusii community should know that he did not have to marry from his community so as to be considered a leader.

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Simba Arati said this while launching his bid to vie for gubernatorial position either in Nairobi or back in his homeland of Abagusii.

He however indicated that he was more familiar with the politics in Nairobi and therefore he would be more comfortable running in Nairobi.

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“It is here in Nairobi that I have done a lot for the people. I have a good understanding of how politics is played in Nairobi. In 2022, be it Nairobi or Kisii, I shall be the governor but the decision will be made at that time,” held Simba Arati.

Simba Arati has joined Babu Owino his political ally in his quest to vie for Nairobi gubernatorial seat. This comes after Edwin Sifuna who was defeated by Mike Sonko with a small margin in the last general election also expected to renew his interest.

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This comes after Sonko hinted he is not interested to vie for the second term , saying the cartels in Nairobi are working towards undermining his projects.

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