President William Ruto’s close aide, Farouk Kibet, is once again the subject of online buzz—this time over an unintentional slip of the tongue during a church address in Nandi County.
In a now-viral video circulating on social media, Farouk—well known for his outspoken demeanor and influential role within the corridors of power—momentarily misspoke in a statement meant to encourage the faithful in spiritual warfare against evil.
“Wakati tumekusanyika, shetani hana mpango na sisi. Sisi ndio tuko na mpango wa kumshinda shetani… hata na wakati huo huo… wakati shetani anatuchekelea kwa sababu tuko busy, sisi tunamwambia tunamwabudu shetani kanisani,” he said, before quickly correcting himself: “Yeye atashindwa na sisi tunaabudu Mungu kanisani maana shetani ataondoka kanisani.”
Although he swiftly amended the statement to clarify that worship was directed at God, not the devil, the clip sparked a flurry of reactions online. While some Kenyans found humor in the moment, others brushed it off as a harmless human error.
Still, the slip has reignited conversations around the moral compass of Kenya’s political class. Questions like “Do politicians worship Satan?”—often posed sarcastically—reflect growing public skepticism toward the integrity and spirituality of some leaders. While there’s no evidence to support such claims, the moment serves as a reminder of the fine line politicians walk when addressing religious gatherings. One slip, and the internet pounces.
