In jest to signify Farouk's influence, Nyoro and other Kenya Kwanza politicians painted a picture of a man wielding immense power.

None other than Gachagua himself exposed Farouk's grip of influence, hailing him for his suave organisation and management style.

Speaking at the service organised by Farouk at Koilel Primary school in Uasin Gishu county, Gachagua wished he would get "my own Farouk".

“In our victory he (Farouk) really contributed immensely. Farouk planned almost everything from planning our helicopters, breakfast so that no visitor leaves without taking something, talking to people well, Farouk contributed in a big way. We thank you (the people of Uasin Gishu) for your son,” he said.

“In cases he was a bit firm, know that it was not out of ill intention. He was ensuring everything goes as planned. We want to apologise on his behalf.”

During the campaigns, Farouk moved out of the shadows and was all over managing Ruto's political events and rallies.

He would often be seen controlling speakers and operations at such events and often lined up politicians at the podium, deciding who would speak and in what order.

During the UDA national delegates convention held at Kasarani gymnasium, Farouk would be seen dashing to the podium to give party chairman Johnson Muthama some instructions.

He stood behind every speaker, presenting him as the man in charge.

During the unveiling of the UDA party leader’s running mate, he was also in charge hovering around to make sure nothing went amiss.

When Ruto was due to make his address at Karen after the Supreme Court upheld his victory, Farouk was shepherding the President-elect’s children to the podium and shuffling guests during the photo session.

In the Moi era, the second president never allowed his aides to wield the power that Koinange or even Charles Njonjo had.

However, there was Nicholas Biwott who cultivated his close links with politicians around Moi to rise within the ranks as a politician and a confidante.

As Minister of State, and later Energy, Biwott became a member of a small group that had Moi’s undivided attention.

Another was Joshua Kulei, a former prison warden who became Moi’s personal assistant and who largely handled Moi’s business interests.

This shows that unlike the power enjoyed by Koinange in the Kenyatta reign, Kulei enjoyed a special place.

Later, Moi tapped some of his allies from his Baringo backyard and brought them into the limelight as confidants.

The most memorable include Hosea Kiplagat, Ezekiel Barng’etuny, and Mark Too — a court jester who would tickle Moi to ease his political pains.

In the civil service, the only equivalent of Kenyatta’s Kariithi was Hezekiah Oyugi who while serving as the Permanent Secretary for Internal Security eclipsed then Head of the Civil Service and Secretary to the Cabinet, Joseph arap Leting.

In the Kibaki administration, Chris Murungaru and Kiraitu Murungi became the most powerful individuals. However, the man who had raw power was Nick Wanjohi, his private secretary.

The immediate former President Uhuru Kenyatta had a number of people who pulled strings in various sectors, including his private secretary Jomo Gecaga.

There was also Nancy Gitau who handled the political arena.

Farouk perfectly fits the unwritten script of individuals who have wielded massive powers around Kenyan presidents in post-colonial era.

In 2018 during the funeral of his father, then majority leader Aden Duale heaped praises on the man terming him an engine in Ruto's team.

"When you see these MPs praising him don't think it's a joke. They want to make him happy so that things run smoothly. Farouk is the engine amongst us," Duale said amidst a laughter from the gathering.

Farouk comes from a humble family background in Kapkechui village, Chepsaita, Turbo constituency on the border of Uasin Gishu and Kakamega counties.

He is the son of Paul Teigut who died in 2018.

Farouk attended Chepkemel Primary School and later pursued other education programmes privately.

In the 1990s, Kibet was an activist in Eldoret town where he mingled with all kinds of politicians.

When Ruto was the DP, Farouk, who is a highly religious man, supported churches through fundraising.

In the last three years, he has organised and supported more than 100 churches in the region.

Two years ago, while attending a fundraiser in Trans Nzoia, he saw a poorly done mud house in the area and was told that it was a church.

He asked residents to call the pastor to see him at the event. When the pastor arrived, Farouk said he was shocked to learn that the mud house was a church.

“I know God likes humility but let’s have that church done in a better way so that worshippers can praise God in a better environment,” Farouk said.

He then donated Sh300,000 and followed up to ensure the church was modernised.