Farouk Kibet reprimands opposition over their obsession with Kasongo
By Aloys Michael, September 21, 2025President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, has slammed the opposition, saying they are losing momentum because of their focus on divisive politics instead of competing for ideas.
Speaking on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at PAG Tuiyogaa Church in Turbo Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, Farouk said Kenyans were more interested in unity and development.
“They have just concentrated on shouting that Kasongo must go. Kenyans do not even know who that Kasongo is. Everyone knows William Ruto is the president of this country, and that is it,” he said.
“We need a united country to develop. Any attempts to divide Kenyans along tribal lines will not succeed.”
Farouk urged Kenyans to support government programmes, including enrollment in the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme, which he said would enable families to access affordable healthcare.
He exuded confidence that President William Ruto would secure a second term even as the United Opposition led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are strategising on unseating him in the 2027 general polls.
The president’s aide was accompanied by broad-based leaders who ramped up support for Ruto, terming him the best-performing Head of State and a leader who has ensured both equal and equitable allocation of national resources.
On his part, Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, who attended the event, praised President Ruto’s record so far, saying the administration had achieved significant progress in its first three years in office.
“Ruto is developing this country equitably, and the opposition has not presented a better alternative to what the government is already doing,” Nyamita said.
Alarm over drug abuse
At the same time, Farouk raised concerns about drug and alcohol abuse in the region, warning that the trend was affecting families and particularly harming young people.
Elsewhere, Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has urged communities, religious leaders, and county officials to strengthen their partnership in the fight against drug and substance abuse.
“Unless tough action is taken by security agencies, the substances will ruin many families,” he cautioned.
Farouk asked local security teams to intensify crackdowns on lorries allegedly being used to ferry illicit alcohol into the area.
He was accompanied by Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, Turbo MP Janet Sitienei, and MCA Nicholas Rende.