Ghost Presidents: How Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi Hijacked State House
In every government, there are power brokers. But what’s happening under President William Ruto’s leadership is something Kenyans have never witnessed before—two “ghost presidents” allegedly running the show from the shadows.
Farouk Kibet, Ruto’s longtime aide, and Dennis Itumbi, the self-styled digital strategist, have reportedly risen from humble, non-executive roles to wield enormous, unchecked power within State House. According to explosive revelations from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the duo are not just close allies—they are decision-makers in their own right, bypassing ministers and even the president himself in critical matters.
And this is no longer a whisper campaign. Gachagua openly referred to Farouk as the “co-president,” confirming what many Kenyans have long suspected.
It begs the question: Is the country being run by elected leaders or shadow operatives?
The danger here isn’t just about influence—it’s about unaccountable power. Farouk Kibet reportedly gives direct instructions to senior officials, even the Deputy President, and allegedly interferes in key state functions like the Judiciary and Finance Ministry. His name surfaced in an incident involving Chief Justice Martha Koome during the Gachagua impeachment saga, a move seen by many as gross overreach.
Meanwhile, Itumbi, once known for peddling online propaganda, now sits at the center of government PR and optics. His digital army has already made serious blunders—like recycling Nigerian crusade photos and passing them off as Ruto’s political rallies. Even top ministers reportedly tremble at the sight of these two men.
So how did it come to this?
Kenya now faces a leadership crisis where official power has been eclipsed by unofficial influence. Cabinet Secretaries must seek presidential approval for even minor decisions, yet Farouk and Itumbi operate freely, without oversight. This undermines institutions, confuses chains of command, and threatens national stability.
As pressure mounts on the Ruto administration, the cracks are showing. The spotlight is now firmly on the so-called ghost presidents. The real question is: Can Kenya afford to have its democracy hijacked by backroom operatives?
Because if decisions are being made not by elected officials but by unelected loyalists operating behind closed doors, then democracy isn’t just under threat—it may already be compromised.
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Ghost Presidents: How Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi Hijacked State House
