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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
February 26, 2026
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Farouk Kibet: Ruto's new spanner boy in Western
Farouk Kibet, President Ruto’s aide, is becoming a key operative in Western Kenya, trusted more than Mudavadi and Wetangula, says analyst Martin Andati...
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President Ruto's aide, Farouk Kibet, is taking on a more prominent role in the Western region of Kenya, acting as a political strategist to bolster support for the administration.
- Farouk Kibet, described as President Ruto's political antenna, is actively involved in campaign efforts and has been instrumental in securing victory in the recent Malava parliamentary by-election for the UDA party.
- Political analysts suggest Kibet is more trusted with finances and assignments than prominent regional leaders like Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang'ula.
- His increased visibility is seen as a strategic move by the Kenya Kwanza administration to consolidate its influence in the crucial Western region ahead of the 2027 General Election, potentially challenging traditional political power structures.
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