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The history of Simba Arati runs deep with ancestral roots in a little know village within Kisii County. It’s a sweet tale of a former Dagoretti North Member of Parliament turned Governor at the prime of his political career. Immense success is decorated with among other things, Hon Paul Simba Arati home in Kisii.

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The county boss dubbed “Simba Netaya” to mean a lamp light has been making headlines since succeeding Governor James Ongwae. He remains an admiral for his good governance, deep pockets, and high net-worth investments.

Governor Simba Arati home in Kisii County

The home of Simba Arati and his Chinese wife Kwamboka is in Motonto Village within Gucha District in Bobasi Constituency, Kisii County. The loyal couple is blessed with two adorable kids.

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He originates in a humble family located about 500 meters from Nyamoronga Secondary School. Even closer to his homestead is Motonto Dispensary.

Overlooking Motonto Market is a well-fenced compound with rarely photographed palatial houses belonging to Arati and his close relatives.

Reliable sources indicate that he is the fourth-born son of Mr Oroni from Bobasi and Mrs Jane from Bomachoge Boochi.

Simba Arati house in Kileleshwa

The multi-millionaire Simba Arati is a wealthy Kisii politician with several real estate properties among them a lavish crib in Kileleshwa.

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His home sits on Tebere Crescent off Kangundo Road, Nairobi City County. The private residence became public in 2017 following an impromptu police cover ahead of the NASA political meeting scheduled at Jacaranda Grounds.

Simba Arati childhood & education

The 41 years old Simba Arati born in 1981 joined primary school in 1987 and would sit for his KCPE exams in 1994.

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The academic-genius Arati often stood out for his abrasive character.

“I was so naughty…my parents feared that I would drop out of school because I was beyond their control – they took me out to live with an aunt.” 

Governor Simba Arati.

The academic genius Arati remained mischievous throughout his high school years at Nyamache Secondary School. As a result, he was expelled from the institution.

A summary of his education and career background are heartwarming;

• 1994: KCPE exams
• 1998: KCSE exams at Suneka Secondary School
• 2003: Diploma in Tourism Management from the Kenya Polytechnic
• 2004: Enrolled at the International University of Business Management in Guangzhou, China
• 2007: Became nominated councillor in the Nairobi City Council
• 2010: Contested to become Nairobi Mayor, lost to George Aladwa
• 2013: Won Dagoretti North MP seat under the ODM Party ticket,
• 2015: Graduated from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University with a Master’s Degree in International Relations
• 2017: Defended the parliamentary seat with a strong inclination to the ODM flag bearer Raila Odinga
• 2022: Succeeded retired governor James Ongwae as Kisii County governor.

Simba Arati and his deputy Dr Robert Onsare Monda assumed office on August 25, 2022, following a landslide win against their closest competitor Ezekiel Machogu.

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Hon Simba Arati home in Kisii County is no longer poverty-stricken as was the case a few years ago. Followers cannot stop admiring his uprising in national politics.