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Farouk Kibet

President's aide who defends government foreign policy and campaigns for Ruto's 2027 re-election in Western Kenya.

2026-04-262026-06-22

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Kenya Kwanza leaders condemn June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests

    1. Capital News

      Speaking in Malava, Kakamega County, President William Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet cautioned opposition leaders against what he termed the misuse of the constitutional right to picket for political gain.

      Farouk leads Kenya Kwanza leaders in condemning planned opposition protests
    2. Citizen Digital

      Tunawaambia ng'oo,” said President Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet. Lurambi MP Titus Khamala added, "Wapinzani wanaona wivu hata Kenya ikisonga mbele.

      Kenya Kwanza leaders oppose June 25 protests, rally support for Ruto agenda
  3. The Standard

    Speaking during a widows' empowerment programme at Mukhonye Primary School in Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County, leaders led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet and several legislators said the President's international engagemen

    Ruto allies defend foreign trips, term them as strategic
  4. Citizen Digital

    Among the senior leaders accompanying Speaker Wetang’ula are Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Farouk Kibet, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, and National Assembly Minority Whip Junet Mohammed.

    'Two-term' leaders head to Butere for women, boda boda empowerment drive
  5. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletter“The railway station in Luanda had initially been moved to Bungoma in the plan, but I raised the matter in Parliament and the decision was reversed,” said Maungu.Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera, Malava MP David Ndakwa and President Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet said

    Back Ruto to secure development projects, Wetang'ula tells Western residents
  6. The Standard

    Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid in Western Kenya. [Benard Lusigi, Standard] Former President Uhuru Kenyatta came under sharp criticism from leaders allied to President William Ruto as National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Kakamega Governor and the President's aide Farouk Kibet

    KK leaders criticise Uhuru, drum up support for Ruto's re-election
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    President Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, said the Luhya community has a strong chance of producing Kenya’s next president after Mr Ruto completes his two terms in office as he described Speaker Wetang’ula as a strong contender.

    Speaker Wetang’ula calls for crackdown on schools ignoring safety rules
  9. Capital News

    Speaking during the event, President’s aide Farouk Kibet said the current political cooperation between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) should be viewed as a single governing arrangement focused on national development.

    Farouk Kibet Leads Empowerment Drive in Magarini, Rallies Support for Broad-Based Govt
  10. April 2026
  11. The Standard

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Farouk Kibet at a Likuyani women’s fundraiser in Kakamega County, June 27, 2025.

    Ruto allies accuse Uhuru of funding Linda Mwananchi
  12. Capital News

    They were accompanied by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate Majority Leader Aron Cheruiyot, and presidential aide Farouk Kibet, among other leaders, in an event hosted by Vihiga Woman Representative Beatrice Adagala.

    Wetang’ula Leads Unity Push in Vihiga as Kenya Leaders Call for Political Cooperation

Yesterday

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders condemn opposition's planned June 25 protests

    A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, has criticized the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to prioritize peace, unity, and development instead of political confrontations.

    21 June 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 20 June

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders condemn June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests

    Kenya Kwanza leaders have condemned planned Gen Z anniversary demonstrations slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to reject the protests and support the government's development agenda instead. More than 17 leaders made these calls during a women's empowerment programme in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County, while also urging security agencies to maintain law and order during the planned demonstrations.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto allies defend presidential foreign trips as investment strategy

    Government officials including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and presidential aide Farouk Kibet have defended President Ruto's frequent international engagements as critical to attracting investment, creating jobs, and strengthening Kenya's economy, dismissing opposition criticism of the trips.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. National leaders visit Butere for women, boda boda empowerment

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is leading a delegation of national and county leaders to Butere Constituency for a socio-economic empowerment drive targeting women groups and boda boda operators, hosted by Butere MP Tindi Mwale under his #JeshiLaTutam banner.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Wetang'ula urges Western Kenya to back Ruto for development projects

    Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, campaigned in Vihiga County urging residents to support President William Ruto's re-election, arguing that the Western region would continue benefiting from government development programmes including road construction, affordable housing, and Standard Gauge Railway extension if Ruto secures a second term.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. Ruto allies criticise Uhuru, campaign for 2027 re-election in Western Kenya

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Kakamega Governor, and President's aide Farouk Kibet intensified campaigns for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election in Western Kenya while criticising former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Speaker Wetang'ula urges crackdown on non-compliant schools

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the Ministry of Education to launch a nationwide crackdown on schools failing to comply with government safety regulations, citing the Utumishi Academy fire that claimed 16 lives as a catalyst for stricter inspections and enforcement.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. President's aide rallies support for broad-based government

    President's aide Farouk Kibet led a youth and women empowerment drive in Magarini Constituency, calling for unity and support for the government's development agenda. He described the political cooperation between ODM and UDA as a unified governing arrangement and cautioned against tribal politics.

    16 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 27 April

  1. Ruto allies accuse Uhuru of funding opposition groups

    President William Ruto's allies have accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of funding the Linda Mwananchi and United Opposition groups in a bid to destabilise Ruto's administration.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 April

  1. Wetang'ula leads political leaders calling for national unity

    Senior political leaders including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula have renewed calls for national unity and cooperation at a church fundraising event in Vihiga County, urging Kenyans to set aside political differences and focus on shared development goals.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News

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