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Simba Arati's Biography in Summary

Paul Simba Arati is a Kenyan politician who is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement and has represented the people of Dagoretti North in parliament. He was proclaimed the winner of the Kisii County Governor's campaign and is now the Kisii County Governor-elect. This follows his victories over political heavyweights Kisii Senator Sam Ongeri and former Chief Administrative Secretary Chris Obure.

Simba Arati Age and Place of Birth

He was born on November 28, 1981.. He is originally from Gucha in Kenya's Kisii County.

Simba Arati Education Background

Arati is a well-educated person who obtained his academic credentials and certificates from some of the leading institutions in the region and abroad. He attended Kisii's Suneka High School before enrolling at the Kenya Polytechnic to study tourism. As he began selling veggies, his entrepreneurial side came to the fore.

He then moved to China to study business at Guangzhou University. He did not stop there, and enrolled in a doctorate program in International Relations at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University. Here is a summary of his educational journey:

He began attending a primary school in Kisii in 1987 and was later transferred to Bura in Tana River due to his extreme misbehavior. Simba Arati took his KCPE exams in 1994.

Arati attended Nyamache Secondary School in 1995 and was later expelled. He then transferred to Suneka Secondary School, where he finished his KCSE exams in 1998.

Arati enrolled in Kenya Polytechnic in 2001 and graduated with a Tourism Management diploma in 2003.

He moved to Guangzhou, China, in 2004 to pursue his Bachelor's degree in Business Management at the International University of Business Management. In 2006, he graduated from Guangzhou University.

Arati enrolled at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) in 2015 to pursue a Master's degree in International Relations.

Simba Arati Career Journey

Simba Arati approached his political career with caution and foresight, spreading his seeds at a young age. He met various people and established networks through his vegetable sales in Kawangware, which facilitated his entry into politics.

He was elected to the Nairobi City Council before running for the Dagoretti North MP seat. He has served on various committees and policy-making bodies in parliament, including the Committee on Implementation and the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock.

He has lofty expectations for himself as a politician and has always stated his desire to run for president in the future, deeming the smaller wrangles unsuited for him. Aside from politics, he was previously the Managing Director of Aipa Safaris Limited.

Simba Arati Personal Life, Wife Name, Family

Arati has two children and is married to one wife. His family is not involved in his public political life. His Chinese-born wife rarely appears in public, but when she does, she is given the opportunity to address the audience. Simba Arati gave his wife a Kisii name known as Kwamboka. Together, they have 2 kids.