[Dagoretti North MP Simba Arati in a past event. He will be leading campaigns in Gusii region. Photo/Nation]

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Dagoretti North MP Simba Arati has taken over Raila Odinga’s Gusii campaigns amid claims that NASA leadership from the region is doing little to salvage the situation on the ground.

Prior to August 8th elections, Governors John Nyagarama (Nyamira), James Ongwae (Kisii) and ODM treasurer Timothy Bosire were tasked to lead NASA campaigns in the region.

On Wednesday, though he stayed clear out of the issue, Arati said he will be leading campaigns in the region ahead of presidential repeat poll.

“I have met a number of Kisii professionals and we have crafted a strategy that will help us garner more votes,” he said, after leading a troop of professionals to meet Raila Odinga.

He added:”We don’t have to relax just because someone somewhere is not working. I will take charge and we are hopeful of a better performance.”

Although Odinga won overall vote tally from the two counties, he narrowly lost to Uhuru Kenyatta in Nyamira County.

Already, Uhuru has launched a vicious campaign in the region and he is set to tour several market centers in the region on Thursday.