Kisii Governor Simba Arati has thrown a direct challenge to President William Ruto, telling him that Kenyans are not interested in debates about two terms or political succession but in real solutions to the country’s problems.

Speaking at the State House on Thursday, September 11, 2025, while leading leaders from Kisii and Nyamira counties, Arati used the moment to remind the president that the people are growing restless as they wait for genuine change. He told the head of state that history will judge him by whether he fixes the nation, not by how long he stays in office.

“Jamii ya Omogusii, sisi tutafanya maendeleo, baada ya hii miaka miwili imebaki kuisha, watu watauliza, Raila alikuwa kwa serikali ya broad-based, vitu vimefanyika tuambie ni nini ulituletea kama chama cha ODM katika hio Broadbased,” Arati said.

The governor noted that Kenyans, especially in Gusii, will eventually want answers on what the broad-based government has delivered to their communities. He insisted that ordinary citizens are tired of promises and politics and are now looking for clear results.

Call to fix the Country

Arati went further, questioning the president directly. He said Kenyans were not interested in talk of a second term if the current government cannot solve the pressing issues of today.

“President kama huwezi badikisha nchi hii, we don’t care mambo ya two term and tutam, can you fix it? If you don’t fix it, no other person can fix it,” he declared.

His message carried both urgency and frustration, placing the burden squarely on Ruto to use his remaining years to turn things around. For Arati, it is not about political alignment or loyalty but about tangible progress that people can feel in their daily lives.

Leaders with the people

By speaking boldly in the State House, Arati reflected a growing mood in the country where citizens are asking tough questions about the economy, corruption, and service delivery. His words resonated with ordinary Kenyans who wonder whether the political class is still listening to them.

For the Gusii community, Arati’s statement underscored a demand for accountability and real development. The governor made it clear that leadership is not about speeches or long-term calculations, but about fixing the nation here and now.