ODM officials protest Arati harassment, threaten demo

Orange Democratic Movement officials from Kisii have called on security agents to stop threatening and intimidating Governor Simba Arati.

Led by chairman Kerosi Ondieki, the officials said the intimidation was hampering Arati’s work.

“We will protest across the county for two weeks from Friday until the governor is respected and given the freedom to serve residents,” Kerosi told the press at Kisii Agricultural Training Centre yesterday.

The official said it was wrong for security officers to be visiting the governor’s residences, terming it unacceptable.

He appealed to President William Ruto to intervene and ensure the governor was safe to settle and work.

“They want to derail the governor’s development agenda. I urge him to return home. We will protect him,” Kerosi said.

Dennis Mosoti, party youth league leader, implored Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki to address insecurity in the county.

He urged the CS to intervene and ensure Arati’s security is guaranteed.

“We are peaceful people and want our governor to be given ample time to work,” Mosoti said.

Everline Mogire, the women league leader, said it was wrong for some individuals to threaten Arati, saying women will launch protests against it.