“He shouldn't stand here and lecture me,” Arati said minutes after CS finished.
Principal Nyariki passed away two weeks ago while receiving treatment in Nairobi.
Arati turned to the new county commissioner, Joseph Kibet, and scolded him for reading out the riot bill in response to the escalating violence in Kisii.
“Wewe umepewa kaji fanya, hakuna kreta vitisho. Wewe utaka kura enda kwenu utahte kura uko,” Arati said.
“Mimi Siwezi kwa mwendawazimu kripa hawa watu wote kuja kwenye matanga, na kama ningekwa na uwezo basi mwogope.”
In the early days, Arati would wander into the tent and cause a commotion, prompting jeers from some young people.
The president's eulogy, which Mr. Machog was reading, was momentarily drowned out by jeers.
A rowdy young man, who appeared to be strategically positioned in a corner of the tent, yelled at some of the leaders.
“We will not allow young people to be bribed with small amounts of cash to cause disorder at burials. This is shameful, uncivilized and barbaric behavior,” said Machog.
The County Commissioner Joseph Kibet, who was present, directly warned Governor Arati that all efforts will be spared to ensure that the violence witnessed in the area is quelled.
“Let me say this, Mr. Governor, first of all, I am not here on vacation, I am here to work and bring order. We will not respond to any form of misconduct. I promise to do so.”
Later, speaking at another burial in Guesus, CS Machog warned against a culture of disrespect towards the dead.
