The President’s right-hand man has a message for the doubters: The dream is real. Farouk Kibet has vigorously defended President William Ruto’s ambitious plan to transform Kenya into the "Singapore of Africa," calling it a clear and achievable roadmap, not a political joke.

Farouk Kibet, the powerful and often enigmatic aide to the President, stepped out of the shadows this weekend to act as the administration's chief evangelist. Speaking at a function, Kibet dismissed critics who have ridiculed the President’s lofty economic comparisons, insisting that the "Singapore Plan" is not just rhetoric—it is a necessity. "Kenya cannot remain a poor country under the leadership of President Ruto," he declared.

His intervention is timely. With the cost of living biting hard and public patience wearing thin, the government is under pressure to show that its "Bottom-Up" economic model can deliver tangible results. Kibet’s defense was passionate, framing the President not as a dreamer, but as a visionary who is laying the painful but necessary foundation for a first-world leap.

The Blueprint for Prosperity

Kibet argued that the structural reforms being implemented—tax adjustments, housing levies, and healthcare shifts—are the bitter pills required to cure the nation’s chronic economic ailments. He drew parallels to Lee Kuan Yew’s Singapore, which rose from a swamp to a global hub through discipline and hard choices.

• No Shortcuts: "We are building a house that will last," Kibet said. "Those making noise are used to the quick fixes that destroyed this country."
• The Discipline Factor: He emphasized that the President’s plan requires national discipline and sacrifice, virtues he claims the opposition lacks.
• The Guarantee: Kibet assured the gathering that the fruits of these reforms would be visible before the next election, urging Kenyans to "trust the process."

The Man Behind the Power

Farouk Kibet is rarely heard, but when he speaks, the political class listens. His defense of the "Singapore Plan" signals a doubling down by the administration. They are not retreating from their controversial policies; they are digging in.

However, the gap between the "Singapore Dream" and the Kenyan reality remains vast. For the mwananchi struggling to put food on the table, tales of Asian Tigers feel like distant fables. Kibet’s challenge—and the President’s—is to translate these macroeconomic visions into microeconomic relief.

"It is clear and achievable," Kibet insisted. For the sake of the millions of Kenyans waiting for this promised land, the country hopes he is right.