Dr. Alfred Ndemo, who has been serving as the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Public Service, County Administration, Public Participation, and the Office of the Governor, has o resigned.

In a resignation letter addressed to Governor Simba Arati, Ndemo highlighted a series of grievances and frustrations that led to his decision.

Dr. Ndemo accused Governor Arati of creating an “intense and exorbitant” working environment.

He expressed rude awakening over the governor’s refusal to address his concerns despite multiple attempts to engage him.

“You have deliberately refused to address my grievances despite my efforts to reach out,” Dr. Ndemo said.

Ndemo says that working under Governor Arati is “frustrating, demeaning, humiliating, untenable, and impossible.”

Dr. Ndemo’s resignation took immediate effect on November 4, 2024, citing a desire to distance himself from what he described as the governor’s maladministration.

“To exonerate myself from your maladministration, I have, on this 4th day of November 2024, resigned as a County Executive Committee Member, Kisii County Government, effective immediately,” the letter reads.

In a censure, Dr. Ndemo labeled the Kisii County government under Governor Arati as a “sinking ship.” claiming that the county has been plagued by mismanagement, with Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) and county ministers under constant pressure, unable to implement changes or execute their mandates effectively.

“Simba is surrounded by impossibilities. MCAs are under intense pressure, and county ministers cannot implement or change anything.’’ Ndemo declared.

Dr. Ndemo hinted at releasing more information regarding his resignation, claiming he has evidence to support his allegations.

“I’m going to release every detail as to why I have resigned. I have been under perseverance for a long, troubled, and abused left, right, and center. I’m tired, and I regret joining the Simba Arati administration.”

His resignation, which comes with the allegations of mismanagement, from a political could have significant political upshots for Governor Arati.