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Kisii governor-elect Paul Simba Arati displays his certificate on August 12. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]
For Simba Arati, the Kisii County governor-elect, his rise was dramatic. On one end, he was seeking to transition from Nairobi to the county while on another end he was facing a stiff challenge from seasoned politicians.
An energetic politician, the former Dagoretti North MP muscled his way to becoming a crowd favorite as he convinced Kisii voters to back his bid.
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