Farouk Kibet serves as President William Ruto's assistant in Kenya, becoming someone many call a "co-president." He walks through the State House, giving orders that everyone follows, including top officials who seem afraid of him. His power reminds people of Nicholas Biwott from the Moi government years ago—a behind-the-scenes figure with huge influence.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently said on TV that Kibet has way more power than his job title suggests. "Ministers tremble in his presence," Gachagua claimed, adding that Kibet wanted to "turn my office into a corruption den." According to Gachagua, Kibet runs the government alongside Dennis Itumbi, with everyone from police chiefs to cabinet members reporting to him...