Also known as: CS Ruku · CS · Ruku · Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku · Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku
Public Service Cabinet Secretary who conducted surprise inspections of government offices in Garissa to address absenteeism and service delivery lapses.
Conducted surprise inspections of government offices in Garissa, finding public servants absent from work stations well after official reporting time and warning of disciplinary action for growing absenteeism and lateness affecting service delivery. The Cabinet Secretary has also called for investigations into deaths during protests at Ishiara hospital and criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for lack of respect toward the current administration.
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.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
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.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →