Editor's Review
President Ruto's aide moved swiftly to save National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula from a fall at a church service.
A tense moment unfolded at St Peter's Mungore ACK Church in Bumula Constituency, Bungoma County, on Sunday, October 4, when National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula stumbled and fell to the ground during a church service.
Wetang'ula was in the company of senior political figures and leaders, including President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet.
The incident occurred after Farouk invited Wetang'ula to address an outdoor gathering at the service.
As the Speaker moved towards the stage, he appeared to miss a step and lost his footing, dropping to the ground in full view of the assembled congregation and dignitaries.
Farouk, who was calling the gathering to order, reacted immediately, grabbing one of Wetang'ula's hands before the fall could become worse.
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Two other men rushed in to assist, and together with Kibet, they helped the Speaker back onto his feet.
Once upright, Wetang'ula held his right upper arm, suggesting some discomfort from the fall.
He then composed himself, dusting off his clothing and straightening his glasses before joining Farouk and other leaders on stage, where the group proceeded to dance together to music playing at the event.
The church service brought together a notable assembly of Western Kenya political leaders.
Among those in attendance were Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka, Senator David Wakoli, Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, and other local officials, in addition to Kibet and Wetang'ula.
The swift intervention by Farouk prevented what could have been a more serious fall for the Speaker, and Wetang'ula's composure in continuing to participate in the programme drew attention to the moment.
This would not be the first tense scene in public involving a prominent person.
A few months back, President William Ruto’s security was breached when a man forced his way through to seek his attention in Kilifi.
The head of state was attending a thanksgiving service for Youth Affairs PS Fikirini Jacobs on Sunday, May 24, when the incident occurred before a crowd of senior officials and politicians.
Carrying a Bible, the man dashed toward the podium, catching Ruto off guard.
The president briefly paused his speech to hear him out before security intervened, dragging him away, though he (Ruto) instructed his team not to rough him up and promised to address the matter after finishing his remarks.
The incident sparked reactions, with questions emerging on how the president's security is handled.
