Wajackoyah shames Ruto at burial, tells him to tame Farouk Kibet and his group

A somber mood turned tense at the burial of George Odour in Kisumu, as mourners witnessed a public confrontation involving President William Ruto. The burial, which drew thousands of mourners including politicians and local residents, was meant to be a peaceful and respectful send-off.

However, the mood changed quickly when outspoken activist and political figure George Wajackoyah addressed the crowd. Dressed in his usual camouflage outfit and red bandana, Wajackoyah did not hold back as he turned his attention directly to the head of state.

With strong words and a firm voice, Wajackoyah called on President Ruto to take action against his close ally, Farouk Kibet. He accused Kibet and his group of causing unrest and intimidating people in different parts of the country.

He said that such behavior was unacceptable and that it was time for the President to show leadership by stopping it. “President Ruto, tame Farouk Kibet and his group!” Wajackoyah shouted, drawing attention from everyone present.

The microphone carried his voice clearly through the crowd, and many were shocked by the boldness of his remarks.

Farouk Kibet, known as a strong political figure behind the scenes, has been at the center of many political controversies. His name is often mentioned in relation to political pressure and alleged intimidation of opposition voices. Some see him as the President’s enforcer, a person who ensures things go the government’s way even when it involves questionable actions.

These accusations have never been clearly addressed by the government, and his role continues to raise concern among those who value democracy and freedom of expression.

During the burial, President Ruto looked visibly uncomfortable as Wajackoyah spoke. He remained seated and did not react publicly to the accusations. Some of his allies seemed unsettled, but the President kept a calm expression throughout the speech.

According to people close to him, Ruto chose not to respond in public because he wanted to respect the family of the deceased and avoid making the burial more political than it already had become.

Many who attended the burial left with mixed feelings. Some praised Wajackoyah for his courage, saying it was time someone spoke truth to power, especially in front of the President. Others felt the burial should have been left as a peaceful event to honor the late George Odour without political tension. However, the incident showed just how deeply divided the country is and how even funerals are no longer safe from political drama.