Head of Presidential Special Projects & Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi has dismissed claims that President William Ruto's aide, Farouk Kibet, slapped Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
In a statement shared on Wednesday, January 1, Itumbi labeled the claims as false, emphasizing the unity and focus of the country's top leadership.
“That Deputy President Kindiki Kithure was slapped by Farouk. Lies. That, there is a fallout, please craft lies, that last. The President and his deputy are busy implementing the plan. This year the projects and programmes will speak. 2025, we will point out your lies in real-time," he wrote on X.
Itumbi also affirmed that he would be responding to some of the allegations emerging online claiming that people in rural areas believed the 'lies.'
"Farouk Kibet is one of the calmest guys in the office. He focuses on his assignments and duties. He is very persuasive, even when he disagrees. He never forces his way. DP Kindiki, on the other hand, is such a worker. If there is work to do and results to deliver, he will put in all his mind and energy. He will listen, implement, and talk at the point of results. Lying requires a little research," remarked Itumbi.
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This comes three days after Chepalungu MP Victor Koech, popularly known as Mandazi, also dismissed claims of an alleged confrontation with Farouk.
In a statement on December 29, 2024, the MP termed the claims as fake, noting that the letter bearing the claims was fabricated by his rivals in an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
"My attention has been drawn to a fake, malicious, and entirely fabricated letter making rounds on social media, falsely alleging that there was a scuffle reported at Koiwa during President Ruto's function. This was a baseless claim, accompanied by a fake letter with no stamp, signature, and correct office address. This was a deliberate attempt by my competitors to mislead, tarnish my reputation, and sow confusion.
"These allegations are not only false but also a calculated effort by my competitors to undermine and distract me from my public service. I strongly condemn the use of fake news to manipulate public perception and instigate discord. The attempt to connect me and my office to this propaganda through unfounded allegations is not only defamatory but an affront to the principles of justice and fairness," he said.
The letter had alleged that Kibet and Mandazi got into a heated confrontation at AIC Konoin where Ruto was attending a church service on Sunday, December 29.
The letter added that the situation escalated leading to an altercation in which Kibet slapped the legislator.
