Also known as: Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku · Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku · CS Geoffrey Ruku · Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku · CS Ruku
Geoffrey Ruku — Public Service Cabinet Secretary addressing payroll fraud, Huduma Centre expansion, and Mt Kenya political alignment.
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku. [Phares Mutembei, Standard] Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has warned the opposition leaders against undermining the Mt Kenya unity and setting the Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi communities against the leadership of President Willia …
CS Ruku rebukes Gachagua over alleged marginalisation of Mt Kenya East By Citizen Reporter June 15, 2026 12:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku in a past address. …
CS Ruku unveils plan to harmonize NYS and TVETs, promises opportunities for youth By Anthony Ndwiga June 14, 2026 06:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku in a past address. …
Mt Kenya East Will Remain in Government, Says CS Ruku By Citizen Reporter June 14, 2026 11:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mt Kenya East will remain firmly in government and will not be …
… The high-stakes encounter drew a host of dignitaries, including Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko and President’s son George Ruto, among other notable figures. …
CS Ruku calls for stronger collaboration between gov't and private sector By Citizen Reporter June 10, 2026 06:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku speaks at the …
CS Ruku pushes for expansion of government services across all Huduma Centres By Citizen Reporter June 08, 2026 06:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The government has intensified efforts …
HR officers put on notice over ghost workers as State targets wage bill leaks By Vincent Anguche May 30, 2026 09:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku speaking during the closin …
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Wangui Ngirici has officially joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), announcing her decision during a burial ceremony in Kirinyaga County as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Wangui Ngirici has officially joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), announcing her decision during a burial ceremony in Kirinyaga County as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Mt Kenya West leaders of intimidating and sidelining Mt Kenya East communities for political advantage, arguing they use the region during elections then abandon it afterwards. Ruko stated that Mt Kenya East remains behind President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced a government plan to integrate the National Youth Service (NYS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to create a seamless training framework that equips young people with practical skills and employment opportunities.
Migori Youth FC won the 2025/26 National Super League title following a 1-1 draw against 3K FC at Moi Stadium, Embu, finishing with 81 points and earning promotion to Kenya's top-flight football.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku called for stronger collaboration between government, the private sector and development partners to build a competitive and inclusive economy that empowers women, youth and underserved groups, speaking at the third Africa Women Transformative Summit in Nairobi.
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged all government ministries, departments and agencies with citizen-facing services to ensure they operate in every Huduma Centre nationwide, currently 59 across the country, to improve accessibility and customer-friendly service delivery.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has challenged HR professionals to eliminate ghost workers, payroll fraud and irregular allowances to contain the public wage bill. He said payroll leakages undermine service delivery and erode public trust, and that ghost workers, duplicated names and irregular payments inflate government expenditure at the expense of development projects.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has directed all government institutions to migrate their human resource operations to a centralized and tamper-proof system within two months to curb payroll fraud and eliminate ghost workers. Institutions that fail to comply risk having their employees denied salaries and allowances.
A taxi driver, Josiah Njeru Njiri, has been arrested in connection with the death of gospel singer Racheal Muthoni, who died from severe burns after being doused in petrol and set ablaze. The arrest comes as human rights organisations report that at least eight femicide cases are reported each week in Kenya.
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Nairobi to co-host the Africa Forward Summit alongside President William Ruto. The summit, the first hosted in an Anglophone country, will convene African leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss investment, innovation, peace, and global cooperation.
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Nairobi for a two-day Africa Forward Summit co-hosted with President William Ruto, bringing together African leaders and business executives. The summit, themed "Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth," is the first France–Africa summit held in a non-Francophone African country and is expected to draw over 4,000 delegates, including 30 heads of state and government.
Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku attacked opposition leaders for having no clear development agenda despite previously serving in government, saying Kenyans should judge leaders on their track record rather than political rhetoric.
During a development tour of Laikipia, President William Ruto said the government is implementing inclusive development programmes to ensure no community or region is left behind, committing that Laikipia County will not be marginalised any longer.
President William Ruto declared that the era of discrimination and marginalisation in Kenya is over, committing to inclusive development programmes. During a tour of Laikipia County, he announced major investments including Sh15 billion for affordable housing and markets, and Sh4 billion for a Nanyuki–Doldol road project.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku discovered regional government offices in Garissa empty during an impromptu visit at 8am, with only one cashier present and over 10 citizens waiting to be served. The CS attributed the absence to lack of commitment despite recent salary increases, stating that public servants should be reporting to work at 7:30am.
An opinion piece by Joseph Bonyo examines the January 2nd collapse of a 16-storey building under construction along Muhoho Road in South C, Nairobi, attributing it to institutional corruption, regulatory failure, and disregard for county building laws. The article notes that documents indicated the building was approved for only 12 floors yet collapsed while rising to the 16th floor, and criticizes the familiar cycle of government response followed by inaction.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku conducted an early morning spot check at the North Eastern Regional Offices in Garissa on May 7 and found most public servants absent at 7:30am. The surprise visit, part of a one-year accountability drive across several regional offices, revealed what the Ministry described as severe lapses in discipline and professionalism, prompting CS Ruku to warn of immediate administrative action to restore discipline and improve service delivery.
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku conducted a surprise inspection of government offices in Garissa and found many public officers absent from their work stations long after official reporting time, leaving members of the public waiting for services. Ruku warned that the growing culture of lateness and absenteeism was negatively affecting service delivery and issued a stern warning to human resources officers, noting that by 8 a.m., only one officer had reported to work at the regional offices.
Jubilee party has condemned statements from UDA-allied politicians threatening to withdraw former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits in response to his criticism of President Ruto, saying such benefits are legal entitlements grounded in law, not political favours.
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta, calling on him to accord President William Ruto the respect befitting his office, noting that Ruto remained loyal and respectful during his time as Deputy President.
One of two people shot dead by police during protests over health services at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, has been laid to rest. The family of Morris Mugo, 31, is demanding justice and compensation, while the Public Service Cabinet Secretary called for IPOA investigations into the killing.
The Public Service Cabinet Secretary has assured families in Mbeere North of justice following the deaths of two young people during demonstrations at Ishiara, pledging that relevant agencies will fast-track investigations and establish responsibility for the shootings.