Flexing the muscles: Who will be the real Kisii kingpin?

With just two years to the 2027 general election, the battle to control the political soul of the Kisii region has kicked off in earnest.

Leading the charge is Kisii Governor Simba Arati, whose influence continues to grow.

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i is also making moves, despite keeping a relatively low profile.

Senator Richard Onyonka, MPs Silvanus Osoro and Anthony Kibagendi, as well as UDA's nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri, are keen players in this unfolding supremacy contest.

Kisii Woman Rep Donya Dorice is also gaining ground.

As political temperatures rise, the contest has become a face-off between allies of President William Ruto and those perceived to oppose him.

The stakes are high, with each politician positioning themselves to be crowned the undisputed Kisii kingpin.

Who will emerge as the region’s political supremo remains a question only time will answer.