Kisii County Deputy Governor is a man under political siege as local Members of Parliament from Jubilee and the opposition disowned him.

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The leaders instead opted to endorse Dagoretti North Member of parliament Simba Arati who is his main political rival.

This comes barely a week after Mr Maangi dismissed a recent move by Mr Arati's to be crowned as the Gusii community's spokesperson.

Led by Nyaribari Chache MP Richard Tong'i the lawmakers said that they were only ready to work with Mr Arati.

"We fully support Mr Arati's recent crowning as the community's spokesperson as we believe he is a young energetic leader who has a brighter vision for the community," said Mr Tong'i.

His sentiments were also echoed by Borabu MP Ben Momanyi.

"I have known Arati for a while now and I believe he has what it takes to be one of the leaders to speak on behalf of the Gusii community and I fully support his recent crowning as the community's spokesperson," said Momanyi.

Others who have declared their support for Mr Arati include Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama, Bomachoge Borabu MP Zedekiah Ogutu and Kisii woman representative Janet Ong'era.

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