Farouk Says He’ll Help Panyako Get a Government Job If He Joins Hands With Ndakwa

President William Ruto’s long-time aide, Farouk Kibet, has reached out to former Malava parliamentary candidate Seth Panyako, urging him to unite with MP-elect David Ndakwa and help steer the constituency forward after a tightly contested by-election.

Speaking shortly after Ndakwa was declared the winner, Kibet praised the people of Malava for delivering what he described as a decisive and peaceful verdict.

Ndakwa clinched victory with 21,564 votes against Panyako’s 20,120 in a race marked by high turnout and intense grassroots mobilisation.

Kibet, who became the face of UDA’s campaign in Malava after Ndakwa secured the party’s nomination, said the election period was now behind them and it was time to rebuild trust and channel energy into development.

He told Ndakwa to serve all residents without discrimination, saying leadership must rise above political lines.

“Serve the people of Malava, those who voted for you and those who didn’t,” he said, urging the MP-elect to focus on issues that affect households across the constituency.

Malava MP-elect David Ndakwa with Farouk Kibet during an event in Malava/COURTESY

Turning to Panyako, the DAP-K candidate who finished second, Kibet extended an olive branch and called for cooperation.

“Forget the other issues and focus on building Malava,” he said, adding that unity was more important than campaign rivalries. He went further, vowing to personally petition President Ruto to give Panyako a job in government if he agrees to work with Ndakwa.

“I will talk to the President to find him a job in government,” Kibet said, arguing that Panyako’s experience and passion for public service should not be lost simply because of an election outcome.

Kibet hailed residents for maintaining peace throughout the campaign, saying their conduct showed growing political maturity in the region. He credited the victory to a well-organised ground operation led by UDA’s local leadership, volunteers and community elders who rallied behind Ndakwa.

For nearly a month, Kibet led dawn-to-dusk tours across Malava, a presence that energised UDA supporters and rattled the opposition. Many observers described his involvement as one of the most coordinated political offensives seen in recent by-election cycles.

He urged residents to fully support Ndakwa as he assumes office, adding that development will only be achieved if the constituency moves forward as one. He advised the MP-elect to move quickly in addressing key concerns raised during the campaign, among them roads, education, healthcare and youth empowerment.

Kibet said the peaceful conclusion of the by-election offered a strong example for future contests and a foundation on which Malava can pursue accelerated growth under its new leadership.