Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi has refuted allegations of a rift between President William Ruto and his Deputy, Kithure Kindiki.
In a late-night statement on Wednesday, January 1, 2024, Itumbi debunked claims that Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, was at the center of the alleged fallout.
He dismissed the narrative that Farouk had slapped DP Kindiki, describing it as baseless and fabricated to distract Kenyans from the administration’s transformative agenda.
“Ati DP Kithure Kindiki was slapped by Farouk. Uwongo (lies). Ati there is a fallout; please craft uwongo that lasts. The President and his deputy are busy implementing the plan,” Itumbi wrote on X.
He further emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza administration would not be derailed by falsehoods and pledged to counter such misinformation in real time.
“This year, the projects and programmes will speak for themselves. In 2025, we will continue to point out your lies in real time,” the statement added.
Earlier, DP Kindiki had shared a new year message on his official social media platforms, urging leaders and citizens to work collectively for the country’s betterment.
“The beginning of the year provides all of us with the opportunity to renew our collective focus on Project Kenya. Now is the time for each citizen to freshen the resolve to work harder towards a better future and a more cohesive nation,” Kindiki stated.
He added, “This way, we will expedite the realization of our vision of a society free from fear and want. God bless this, our land and nation.”
President William Ruto and his Deputy Kithure Kindiki at State House on Tuesday, December 17, 2024./ Photo Kindiki Facebook
Warning Against Fake News
During Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, 2024, President Ruto cautioned Kenyans about the dangers of disinformation aimed at undermining development, democracy, and national stability.
Ruto noted that much of the criticism leveled against the government stems from misrepresentation and outright disinformation. He urged critics to engage in factual and truthful discourse rather than misleading the public.
“We are at the stage in social development when digital technologies have immense capacity to amplify disinformation, magnify fake news, and distort facts beyond all recognition,” the President said.
He warned, “If we give in to these emerging negative trends, we shall pay with our freedom, democracy, and development.”
