KISII: Governor Arati, MP Barongo’s Supporters Clash Leaving 10 Injured
Kisii police have initiated an investigation following the wild circumstances reported in Endereti village, Bomachoge Borabu.
This comes after at least ten people were injured when fighting broke out between two armed groups thought to be supporters of local Member of Parliament Obadiah Barongo and Governor Simba Arati.
The incident occurred just hours after another clash in Borabu Constituency during a separate public gathering.
@SimbaArati , the people of Bomachoge deserve respect. We cannot and will not tolerate politics of goonism, intimidation, and violence. Leadership should be built on respect, dialogue, and service to the people not fear. Bomachoge stands for peace, dignity, and freedom of… pic.twitter.com/6nc4DeVxyx— Hon Nolfason Barongo, MP (Patro) (@HonBarongo) June 27, 2026
Locals expressed concern about escalating political violence in a traditionally calm region.
Amateur videos have aroused uproar on social media, showing a group of adolescents engaging in a violent conflict at a funeral just after Governor Arati and his entourage arrived.
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One man sustained deep cut wounds during the clash and was rushed to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment.
Governor Arati and MP Obadiah Barongo have each accused the other of orchestrating the attack.
Escalating political tensions in Kisii County erupt into violence as Ichuni Ward MCA Wycliffe Siocha is hospitalized following a brutal ambush at a vehicle garage in Kisii Town.
Opposition leaders, including former Education CS Ezekiel Machogu, have blamed Governor Simba Arati… pic.twitter.com/Z4iEw3AlH1— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) June 5, 2026
The latest incident comes as leaders across the political divide condemn the growing wave of politically motivated violence in the Gusii region, accusing a section of leaders of fuelling the unrest.
A few weeks ago, Ichuni Member of County Assembly Wycliffe Siocha was also attacked within Kisii town by suspected goons, allegedly over his political stance.
KISII: Governor Arati, MP Barongo’s Supporters Clash Leaving 10 Injured
