DCI Ignores Reports That William Ruto’s Assistant Farouk Kibet Is Being Investigated

The Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) dismissed as false a media report circulating online claiming that Farouk Kibet was wanted for questioning.
The fake news, circulated online on March 4, claimed that the presidential aide was on the run from the police.
It also issued a misleading warning to the public that Kibet was “armed and dangerous” and claimed that there was a KSh 20 million reward offered.
DCI officials quickly identified the information as false, sharing his photo stamped “FAKE” online and asking the public to ignore the misrepresentation.

The Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has denied the press release that went viral online.

Farouk Kibet speaking at the last political meeting. Photo: Farouk Kibet.
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It claimed that the assistant to the President William RutoFarouk Kibet, is wanted for questioning in connection with alleged criminal activities.

What are the claims made by the ‘press release’ about Farouk Kibet?

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The agency issued a clarification to the public after the document, which had the appearance of an official communication of DCIwent viral on social media on Tuesday, March 4.

According to the alleged official statement, Kibet was wanted by investigators in relation to alleged organized crime activities, including kidnapping, abuse of office and obstruction of justice.

In the widely circulated statement, the forged document claimed that Kibet, identified as the former Chief of Protocol to the President born on March 31, 1965, was evading law enforcement and was believed to be moving between unspecified areas within Kenya.

In addition, it claimed that he was last seen at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), specifically at Terminal 1.

The document also tried to warn the public against approaching him, describing him as “armed and dangerous” and suggesting that he had a direct or indirect relationship with the local security agencies.

You also indicated that a reward of KSh 20 million was supposed to be given to anyone who could provide reliable information that would lead to his arrest and prosecution.

How did the DCI respond to the ‘press release’ that went viral?

However, the DCI quickly intervened to challenge the claims after the document started attracting public attention online.

Through its official social media pages, the investigative agency completely ignored the information that was circulating, clearly stating that it was not valid.

The DCI shared a photo of the letter that went viral with the word “FAKE” stamped on it, and warned the public against believing or spreading such misleading information.

The DCI did not indicate any investigation involving Kibet, who is widely known as a close aide and influential figure within Ruto’s political circle.

Over the years, Kibet has remained an important figure close to the head of state, often accompanying him on official engagements and political visits.