President William Ruto’s personal assistant, Farouk Kibet, became the centre of online discussion after an unexpected slip of the tongue during a church event in Nandi.
The incident occurred on Sunday, May 11, during an Interdenominational Church Service and fundraiser at Nandi Hills Stadium, which was attended by several political allies of the president.
While addressing the congregation, Kibet appeared to make a startling admission that they worship the devil in church. The phrase, spoken in Kiswahili, left many in the audience momentarily confused.
Although he quickly corrected himself and clarified that he meant to say they worship God so that the devil may flee from the church, the initial words had already made their mark.
A video clip capturing the moment surfaced online shortly after the event. Within hours, it was widely circulated and dissected by Kenyans across various social media platforms.
Many netizens questioned whether the slip was accidental, while others insisted it was a revealing moment that exposed deeper truths about the political elite.
Some online users expressed disbelief that such a phrase could be uttered accidentally by someone familiar with Christian teachings.
Others described it as a Freudian slip, pointing to the idea that it reflected hidden thoughts surfacing unintentionally.
A few even claimed it was a spiritual revelation cloaked in error, alleging it symbolised a darker reality behind the political establishment.
Some defended him, arguing that public speaking errors are common under pressure. However, the dominant sentiment online remained one of suspicion, with many netizens insisting the words spoken were deliberate.
Here are some comments from Kenyans reacting to Farouk Kibet’s slip of the tongue:
