Also known as: President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet · Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet
President Ruto's aide who has been mentioned alongside government leaders in Western Kenya political campaigns and at public events.
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Citizen Digital
… Presidential aide Farouk Kibet also criticised the former president, calling on him to retire from politics. …
Ruto allies renew attacks on Uhuru, accuse him of undermining Kenya KwanzaCitizen Digital
… President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet urged supporters to reject tribal politics and exercise restraint during political gatherings. …
Kenya Kwanza leaders warn against political violence, tribalismThe Standard
… His political activities recently attracted criticism after President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet accused him of storming a women's empowerment programme in Lugari with a group of youths, an incident that allegedly triggered a stampede as women sought safety. …
Agency on spot over delays in implementation of Sh220m Ikolomani water projectCitizen Digital
… President Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet added, “Mambo ya kuleta sukari kutoka nje watu ya Magharibi na watu ya Kenya wamekataa. …
Broad-based government leaders defend Ruto's record, attack oppositionThe Standard
… President's aide Farouk Kibet, who accompanied the leaders, said Gachagua failed in his job and should now stay at home because he cannot even lead as a village elder."We removed this tribalist from office and as it is now, he has failed in his job and there is nowhere he will ev …
Kenya Kwanza leaders hit out at opposition over IEBC attacksCapital News
… Meanwhile, President Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet dismissed concerns over the IEBC tender and urged politicians to allow the commission to complete the procurement process. …
Wetangula: Politicians Cannot Choose the ‘Referee’ Ahead of 2027 PollsThe Standard
… Speaking in Kakamega town during an empowerment forum for tuk-tuk operators at the Kakamega Approved Grounds, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, President Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet, and several MPs aimed Sifuna, accusing him and the opposit …
Broad-based allies attack Uhuru over alleged Sifuna funding to fracture Western voteCitizen Digital
… ya Kwanza leaders rally Western region behind Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid By Citizen Reporter August 21, 2026 06:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Farouk Kibet …
Kenya Kwanza leaders rally Western region behind Ruto’s 2027 re-election bidThe Standard
… tituency, Kakamega County, citing concerns that the President’s presence could disrupt the solemn occasion.Speaking during the burial ceremony, Khalwale said President Ruto had informed him of his intention to attend the funeral and later sent his personal assistant, Farouk Kibet …
Why Khalwale blocked President Ruto from attending wife's burialCitizen Digital
… Deputy party leader Wycliffe Oparanya and other ODM figures aligned with the Ruto pact have echoed the claim, while a section of Western-Kenya leaders around presidential aide Farouk have pointed the finger the same way, even as ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga insists there is no tu …
‘Sponsor!’ Uhuru Kenyatta’s shadow looms over Ruto govt as campaigns intensifyCOTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has accused Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna of being used by unnamed political forces to divide Western Kenya's voting bloc and weaken the region's chances of producing a presidential candidate in 2032, urging Western residents instead to support President Ruto's re-election.
1 November 2026 · Capital News →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has accused Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna of being used by unnamed political forces to divide Western Kenya's voting bloc and weaken the region's chances of producing a presidential candidate in 2032, urging Western residents instead to support President Ruto's re-election.
1 November 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto's allies have defended the renaming of Talanta Stadium (a 60,000-seater facility) to Raila Odinga International Stadium, arguing it is a befitting tribute to the former Prime Minister's contribution to Kenya's political development, democracy and national unity.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, have urged Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government side, saying his hostile reception during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement showed he was no longer welcome in opposition ranks.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to demonstrate political influence in Western Kenya by confronting critics, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, who have attacked his leadership as he positions for a 2027 presidential bid.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
Government-leaning leaders under a broad-based government arrangement have intensified campaigns to rally support for President William Ruto's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 General Election. ODM, led by party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, campaigned in Turkana North and Lodwar while a separate Kenya Kwanza team traversed Western Kenya, with ODM leaders vowing the party remains united and committed to working with Ruto.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, speaking in Bungoma, told young politicians aspiring to the presidency that leadership requires experience, national networks, and years of political engagement rather than sudden entry into politics. He cited Kenya's political history, referencing founding President Jomo Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as examples of leaders who rose to prominence after years of political involvement.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A group of armed youths invaded an empowerment drive for boda boda operators attended by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet in Webuye West Constituency, beating attendees, stealing phones and cash, and burning party-branded materials after the leaders left. The incident disrupted the Webuye-Eldoret highway and prompted boda boda leaders to call for a security investigation.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has called on residents in Kenya-Uganda border counties, particularly Bungoma, to follow Ministry of Health guidelines and remain alert following confirmation of Kenya's first imported Ebola case on October 6. The patient, a Kenyan man who had lived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, arrived in Kenya on October 3 and subsequently died, prompting contact tracing and intensified screening at border points.
10 October 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has criticised retired President Uhuru Kenyatta for recent remarks questioning the outcome of the 2022 General Election, accusing him of reviving political divisions and ethnic tensions ahead of the 2027 polls. Wetangula defended President William Ruto's record and urged focus on national unity and development.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have defended a Government-to-Government fuel importation deal, days after Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni raised concerns over it. The leaders accused the opposition of attempting to discredit the government and launched attacks against Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's allies, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday of backing opposition efforts to undermine the Kenya Kwanza administration and called on him to show respect for the office of retired president.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders warned against escalating political violence and tribalism ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging rival camps to allow political meetings to proceed without disruption and calling for political competition to be centred on ideas and development.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Muga has criticized the slow implementation of the Sh220 million Shitoli water project in Ikolomani, Kakamega County, which is seven months behind schedule with only 11 per cent of works completed against a 77 per cent time lapse. Muga questioned the Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency and contractor Geo-Data Systems, saying the explanations for delay were unconvincing and that the project, expected to serve 40,000 residents, was expected to be completed in November.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Broad-based government leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have defended President William Ruto's record and criticized the opposition for lacking a clear strategy to improve Kenyans' lives. Speaking at functions in Nyanza and Western regions, they highlighted agricultural and health sector reforms while calling for political maturity.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have defended the IEBC's independence and urged opposition parties to allow it to work without political interference, ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned politicians against interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's operations and procurement processes, saying such attempts could erode public confidence in the 2027 General Election. His remarks come as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC's tender for an Integrated Elections Management System was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd, though the IEBC has rejected these allegations and said the procurement process remains transparent and at an early stage.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto's allies, including Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the opposition in Kakamega, accusing them of lacking a clear agenda beyond challenging the President as political competition for Western Kenya intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, and other Kenya Kwanza leaders campaigned in Likuyani, calling for unity and support for President William Ruto's second-term bid while urging Kenyans to reject divisive politics.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale disclosed that he advised President William Ruto not to attend the burial of his late wife, Gloria Khalwale, citing concerns that the President's presence could trigger hostility and distract mourners, given prevailing political tensions in the area.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has accused former president Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the opposition, including Jubilee and Linda Mwananchi parties, as well as bloggers against the government. The accusation has become routine in Kenya Kwanza's 2027 campaign messaging.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As the country enters a new electoral cycle, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged political leaders and young people to rise above ethnic, religious and regional identities and regard themselves first as Kenyans, while the Ministry of Interior and National Administration assured citizens that elections will be peaceful and voters will choose leaders without coercion or intimidation.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Broad-based government leaders are intensifying campaigns for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, citing his development record and claimed growing support across the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is touring Western Kenya to mobilize the Mulembe community, with allies suggesting a strong showing could position Mudavadi for a Luhya presidential bid in 2032.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has urged political leaders and stakeholders to act responsibly as the country enters a new electoral cycle, assuring Kenyans they will be able to choose their leaders freely and without intimidation. Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo called on leaders to prioritise national unity and avoid rhetoric that could fuel ethnic, religious or regional divisions.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, intensified campaigns for Ruto's second term during a women empowerment programme in Sabatia Constituency, Vihiga County on Friday. The leaders attacked former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of financing the opposition, and argued that the opposition lacked a clear agenda.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's personal assistant Farouk Kibet has announced his interest in the Turbo parliamentary seat, setting up a contest within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) against incumbent Janet Sitienei, who is serving her second term.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied to the Broad-based government have cautioned opposition figures against working with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, claiming he would sideline and overshadow political allies. The leaders urged Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Dr Fred Matiang'i to abandon the opposition and work with President William Ruto instead.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A high-profile wedding ceremony in Narok County brought together senior government officials, political leaders, and dignitaries including Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro to celebrate the marriage of Saitoti Sunkuli and Viola Neyian.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have intensified campaigns supporting President William Ruto's proposed Vision 2060 and National Development Charter, speaking in Mandera, Kericho, Bomet and Garissa counties to urge regional inclusion in the national conversation and rally voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto's personal aide Farouk Kibet led a delegation of lawmakers and political leaders to Mandera County on Saturday for a campaign tour aimed at drumming up support for the President and the ruling administration.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hours after President William Ruto unveiled Vision 2060, allied leaders fanned out across the country to rally support for the long-term development blueprint, which they describe as transformative and capable of accelerating Kenya towards first-world economy status. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called on political leaders to embrace constructive dialogue and focus on development.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →