Governor Simba Arati addresses police raid at his offices

Speaking to the media, the governor expressed concerns, insinuating a deliberate conspiracy to arrest him. 

"I was instructed not to enter my office, as GSU officers were strategically stationed at every stadium entry point. I have done no wrong, and if this was indeed part of an ongoing investigation, I would have expected the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to be leading the charge," he stated.

He attributed the potential arrest to his support for a bodaboda sacco and his unwavering commitment to combating corruption within the county. 

"During his election campaign, President William Ruto promised to address the concerns of bodaboda riders. The establishment of the sacco under my supervision was a fulfillment of that promise. What better contribution could I have made?" Arati questioned.

He also decried the abrupt closure of the Kisii municipality Bodaboda offices, which he believed was unfairly portrayed as a hotbed of criminal activities. 

"I demand to know who dispatched GSU officers from Kisumu to this location. Whom do they intend to apprehend?" he demanded.

The incident follows Arati's revelation that he had received intelligence suggesting a potential night raid on his residence. He however said that he urged the security forces to carry out any such raid during daylight hours.

"This is no playground for officers to leisurely occupy. If I had found them stationed at one location that would be one thing. However, their deployment seemed more suited for a battlefield," the Governor stated.

Adding to his frustration, Arati expressed disappointment with the lack of transparent communication from senior county security officials, including County Commissioner Tom Anjere, regarding the purpose of the GSU officers' presence at his offices.