The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has broken its silence over a viral poster claiming that President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, is wanted by the agency.
In a statement dated Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the DCI flagged the poster circulating on social media as fake.
The viral poster, which circulated widely on Wednesday, alleged that President Ruto’s aide was wanted for questioning over claims of organised criminal activity, including abductions, abuse of office, and obstruction of justice.
The fake notice claimed that Farouk Teigut Kibet, born March 31, 1965, former Presidential Chief of Protocol, is wanted for questioning in connection with ongoing investigations into allegations of organised criminal activity, abductions, abuse of office, and obstruction of justice.
It further alleged that Kibet was evading law enforcement and moving between undisclosed locations within Kenya, with his last known sighting reportedly at JKIA Terminal 1.
The fabricated poster also claimed that a reward of Ksh 20 million had been offered for credible information leading to his arrest and successful prosecution.
The viral poster surfaced just a day after a letter claiming that Farouk Kibet had been dismissed by President William Ruto was also flagged as fake.
The Office of the President dismissed the information as false and misleading reports circulating on social media alleging that Farouk Kibet had been dismissed or removed from his role at State House.
State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed stated that Kibet continues to serve in his capacity as a Presidential Adviser and remains actively engaged in supporting the administration’s programmes and policy coordination efforts.
He further stated that the claims being circulated online are entirely unfounded and appear to be the work of individuals seeking to create unnecessary speculation and confusion. He advised the public to rely only on official communication channels of the Government of the Republic of Kenya for accurate information.
The Office also reiterated that any changes in government appointments are formally communicated through official gazette notices or authorised press releases issued by State House.
He urged members of the public and the media to exercise responsibility and verify information before sharing it.
