Farouk Kibet Calls for Unity in Malava, Promises to Advocate for Panyako’s Appointment
The by-election concluded with Ndakwa clinching victory with 21,564 votes against Panyako’s 20,120, consolidating the influence of UDA in the constituency.
Malava MP-elect David Ndakwa with Farouk Kibet during an event in Malava. Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
Farouk Kibet, a long-time political ally of President William Ruto, called for DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako to put aside the heat of campaign season and join hands with Malava MP-elect David Ndakwa in the interest of development and harmony within the constituency.
Kibet, who became one of the most visible strategists in Ndakwa’s campaign machinery, thanked the people of Malava for delivering what he described as a hard-earned victory. He spoke shortly after the announcement of the results, urging Ndakwa to reach out to all residents regardless of their vote and also to govern with fairness and inclusivity.
“Fanyia watu wa Malava kazi, wote bila ubaguzi “, he told the MP-elect, stressing that leadership should rise above political divides once elections end.
Turning to Seth Panyako, Kibet issued a public appeal for reconciliation, stating that competitiveness in the race should not prevent the leaders from working together. He called on Panyako to divert attention from political rivalry to development and unity.
“Sahau mambo ya kampeni, tusaidiane kujenga Malava… na tutamtafutia kazi serikalini,” he said, signaling that efforts were underway to ensure Panyako’s experience and public service background continue to benefit the country.
Kibet further assured supporters that he was going to personally ask President Ruto to consider Panyako for appointment into government, describing him as a committed leader whose skills should not go unnoticed.
He commended Malava residents for maintaining peace throughout what was considered a tightly contested race. According to him, the calm atmosphere demonstrated that the constituency had matured politically and was ready for leadership anchored on issues rather than conflict.
Kibet hailed UDA’s ground teams, community elders, and campaign volunteers who mobilized support for Ndakwa after the party primaries. He added that their efforts were instrumental in securing the win and praised Ndakwa for running a respectful and issue-based campaign that resonated with the electorate.
He called on the people to give full support to the new MP as he begins his work, noting that effective development can only be realized when leaders and citizens work together. He urged Ndakwa to hit the ground running in implementing the key issues he promised the people in the campaigns, such as upgrading roads, improving education, upscaling health facilities, and creating more opportunities for the youth.
The by-election concluded with Ndakwa clinching victory with 21,564 votes against Panyako’s 20,120, consolidating the influence of UDA in the constituency.
Kibet’s contribution to the campaign was unmistakable. For close to a month, he led aggressive, dawn-to-dusk engagements across Malava, energizing Kenya Kwanza supporters and causing unease in the opposition. Many observers now describe his coordination of Ndakwa’s campaign as one of the most structured and effective political operations seen in recent by-elections With unity calls now at the fore, Kibet’s message underscored a broader appeal: elections are temporary, but development requires sustained collaboration and goodwill among all leaders.
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