Wamuzi News Ke
A stormy confrontation broke out in the Senate on Friday, June 13, when Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka appeared before the Senate Public Accounts Committee — but it wasn’t the governor who stole the spotlight. Instead, the session was shaken by a fiery exchange between Senators Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi) and Samson Cherargei (Nandi) over none other than Farouk Kibet, President William Ruto’s elusive and powerful aide.
In a jaw-dropping moment, Cherargei publicly chastised Sifuna for allegedly speaking ill of Farouk during Lusaka’s grilling.
“You need to understand that Farouk Kibet isn’t just any ordinary Kenyan — he is the President’s Personal Assistant,” Cherargei declared boldly. “I’m only saying this because it’s clear you’ve never even been near State House.”
But Sifuna wasn’t having it.
Clearly irritated, the Nairobi senator clapped back, blasting Cherargei for what he termed “idol worship” and dismissing Farouk’s relevance in the public domain.
“I won’t be dragged into hero worship,” Sifuna snapped. “Farouk holds no constitutional office. As an elected leader, I only recognize those anchored in the law — and the title of ‘President’s PA’ appears nowhere in our Constitution.”
In a stinging counterattack, Sifuna even referenced an old dig from CS Kipchumba Murkomen, who once questioned Cherargei’s legal acumen.
“I defended him when Murkomen questioned his legal mind,” Sifuna jabbed. “But clearly, my generosity has limits.”
The spat laid bare the ongoing political power games behind the scenes — especially when it comes to Farouk Kibet, a man often dubbed Ruto’s shadow strategist.
Farouk, who rarely speaks in public and has kept a low profile for years, is said to wield immense behind-the-scenes influence in State House. Though he holds no official government position, insiders claim that his word carries weight even among high-ranking officials.
Kibet’s mysterious aura has only deepened since Ruto ascended to power two years ago, with many believing that he silently shapes key decisions in the corridors of power.
Friday’s dramatic fallout in the Senate has now thrust Farouk back into the public eye — reminding Kenyans just how much sway one unelected man may hold in the nation’s highest office.
As political tempers flare, one question looms large: Who really pulls the strings at State House?
