Farouk Kibet is a man of means, evidenced by his magnificent home within the Turbo constituency of Uasin Gishu county. Farouk Kibet (in white tunic outfit) welcoming leaders at his residence. Farouk, a long-time aide of President William Ruto, is known to be calling the shots in the current regime, thanks to his proximity with the ultimate power holder.
Inside Farouk Kibet’s home On Friday night, December 6, he played host to ranking leaders and politicians at his home; among them was Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, governors Ken Lusaka (Bungoma) and Jonathan Bii (Uasin Gishu) and deputy speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Shollei. For the first time, Kenyans who had no idea of how Farouk’s residence appears like got the chance to have a glimpse.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki engaging fellow leaders in a chat at Farouk Kibet’s residence. Photo: Oscar Sudi. Source: Twitter His well-lit ultramodern mansion happens to be the main landmark in his vast compound. At the periphery is another small backyard house. The compound’s vegetation, lawned surface, elegant palm trees and kempt mini-hedges also offer a sight to behold.
Why Farouk Kibet hosted top politicians at his home The leaders gathered at the home in readiness for The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run on Saturday, December 7. The sporting event, patronaged by Farouk, would bring on board thousands of spectators thrilled by the spectacle of about 10,000 runners drawn from across East Africa. The race is aimed at marshalling funds to support over 1,000 needy school-going children in Chepsaita and the adjoining localities.
Meanwhile, even without any constitutionally-recognised office, Farouk is known to be a big cheese in the current regime. He has shadowed Ruto for years, drawing influence from that proximity. Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is on record decrying humiliation from Farouk. Gachagua often accused the president’s aide of undermining his (Gachagua’s) authority.
The deposed DP would narrate how the president’s confidante ordered him around, and while at it, created cold blood between him and the head of state.
Gachagua would wonder how a person who is only a personal assistant could think they have authority over a sitting deputy president elected by millions of Kenyans. Farouk had embarked on an onslaught against Gachagua, whom he accused of advancing retrogressive tribal rhetoric in his politics.
by Kai Eli
