President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, said the opposition is losing because it is stuck in divisive politics instead of offering alternative ideas for the country.

Speaking at PAG Tuiyogaa Church in Turbo Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, Farouk stressed that Kenyans care more about unity and development than political sideshows. He cautioned leaders against rhetoric that could trigger divisions.

“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,” said Farouk.

“We need a united country in order to develop. Any attempts to divide Kenyans along tribal lines will not succeed,” he added.

Farouk urged citizens to support government programmes, including enrollment in the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme, which he said would give families access to affordable healthcare. He also expressed confidence that President Ruto would secure a second term in office.

At the same time, Farouk raised concern over growing cases of drug and alcohol abuse in the region, warning that the trend was breaking families and exposing young people to danger.

“Unless tough action is taken by security agencies, the substances will ruin many families,” he cautioned. He called on local security teams to intensify crackdowns on lorries allegedly ferrying illicit alcohol into the area.