“You’re the president and have the sword of power… We don’t want to burn this country, Mr President. I want you to go and tame Farouk Kibet and the group. Tell them to sit down because this country is bigger than them,” Wajackoyah said.
“Unelected Power Brokers Are Sinking the Ship”
Wajackoyah warned that the president’s leadership is being sabotaged not from the opposition, but from within. He claimed that those close to Ruto have overstepped their roles, creating chaos and resentment.
He named Farouk Kibet directly, accusing him of behaving like a power center while holding no official portfolio.
The former presidential hopeful emphasized that the president must cut off such “cabal of mandarins” who use their access to Ruto to intimidate others.
“These people are doing a disservice to your presidency, especially when Kenyans are already angry,” Wajackoyah noted.
Devolution on the Brink
Shifting his focus to another burning issue, Wajackoyah took on the national government for delaying funds meant for counties.
He condemned the suffering governors are enduring while struggling to pay salaries, run projects, and maintain basic services.
“Governors are suffering, and they do not have money. They are borrowing to pay their employees. They can’t pay contractors. Please release the monies for devolution,” he pleaded.
Farouk Is a Co-President – Gachagua Blows Whistle on Ruto’s Powerful PA
Gachagua Lifts the Lid on Farouk Kibet’s Power
Nairobi — In a stunning revelation, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that President William Ruto’s personal assistant, Farouk Kibet, is effectively a co-president.
Speaking to KTN on Monday, April 7, Gachagua painted a shocking picture of power dynamics within Ruto’s administration.
“He says I was fighting Farouk Kibet. Farouk Kibet is not a small man. He is a co-president in this country, and he runs the government,” Gachagua declared.
Ministers Tremble Before Farouk
Gachagua did not hold back.
“Everybody reports to him – the IG of Police, Head of Public Service, and Cabinet Ministers,” he said.
Even more shocking, he alleged that Ruto uses Farouk to issue instructions to ministers.
“William Ruto gives orders through Farouk. Ministers tremble at his very sight,” he added.
A Power Struggle in Harambee Annex
Gachagua explained that the fallout with Farouk began when the latter tried to control the deputy president’s office.
“Farouk wanted to arrange my meetings. I allowed it until I noticed corruption creeping in,” he revealed.
That’s when he took a stand.
“There’s no way I would have allowed Farouk Kibet to give instructions to me,” Gachagua asserted.
Ruto’s Alleged Dismissal of the Complaints
Gachagua said he raised these concerns with Ruto directly.
“I told the President, I am elected. I am not going to take instructions from your PA. And I am not going to push corruption in my office,” he stated.
However, he claimed Ruto brushed off his concerns. Farouk reportedly dismissed Gachagua’s pushback with contempt.
Meanwhile, President Ruto publicly accused Gachagua of constantly picking fights with junior staff.
“He became a perennial complainant, accusing everyone of undermining him — even junior people like blogger Itumbi, Farouk, and MP Ndindi Nyoro,” Ruto said.
But Gachagua insists this narrative is misleading.
Ruto and Farouk: A Long History
Farouk Kibet has been Ruto’s close ally since 1997, during Ruto’s campaign for the Eldoret North seat.
Despite his unofficial position, Farouk’s influence has remained undeniable for decades. Neither Ruto nor Farouk has responded to the latest allegations.
Kenya Reacts: Shock, Anger, and Questions
The bombshell interview has sparked heated debate nationwide. Kenyans now question the real chain of command inside State House.
As 2027 nears, this fresh political storm is likely to shake the Ruto administration further.
The outspoken leader warned that continued delay could force county governments into complete shutdown.
Interestingly, even Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly claimed that Farouk embarrassed him several times. He accused the aide of overstepping his boundaries and trying to boss around elected leaders.
Wajackoyah’s fiery statements echoed the frustrations of many Kenyans who believe unelected individuals hold too much influence in the current administration.
You’re the President, Act Like It! Wajackoyah Tells Ruto to Rein in Rogue Aides
