Farouk Kibet
Farouk Kibet has been in the news primarily for his shifting role in Kenyan politics, particularly in relation to Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua, as Gachagua's former ally has now been criticized by him, with Gachagua labeling Kibet as a 'Standard Six dropout' who was once admired but is now portrayed in a negative light.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 8 | 4.75 | 0.41% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 240,685 | $106,000 | 474$ |
| Totals | 8 | 53,771,296 | 240,685 | $106,000 | 474$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Farouk Kibet is noted for his influence and power in President William Ruto’s administration.
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Kenya:
Farouk Kibet is described as a powerful individual who runs the government and is a co-president in the country.
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Kenya:
Farouk Kibet is a man who has made a deputy president, Cabinet Secretaries, governors and Members of Parliament quake in their boots.
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Kenya:
Farouk Kibet is an aide to President William Ruto and is described as wielding immense power in the government.
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Kenya:
Gachagua addressed Ruto’s claim that he had been fighting junior leaders such as his personal assistant Farouk Kibet.
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Kenya:
Farouk Kibet is described by Gachagua as a close aide to the president who runs the government and has undue influence.
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Kenya:
Farouk Kibet is Gachagua's personal assistant who was accused of issuing instructions to Cabinet Secretaries.
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Kenya:
Farouk Kibet is a close ally of President Ruto who questioned Natembeya’s political influence during a fundraising event.
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Kenya:
Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet donated Sh5 million to a church in West Pokot.
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Kenya:
Farouk Kibet is mentioned as an astute political genius who was once admired by Gachagua but later criticized.
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