Also known as: Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku · Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku · CS Geoffrey Ruku · Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku · CS Ruku · Mr Ruku · Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku
Geoffrey Ruku — Public Service Cabinet Secretary, vocal defender of Deputy President Kindiki and Ruto administration's Mt Kenya region strategy.
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CS Ruku tells Uhuru to respect Ruto, warns against divisive politics By Citizen Reporter May 03, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ruku urged public officers to uphold the values and principles ens …
CS Ruku tells Uhuru to respect Ruto, warns against divisive politicsCitizen Digital
… You are not just a son but a source of pride hope and unconditional love.” Peterson Njeru, Mugo’s brother, added: “The brotherhood and what happened outside Ishiara Level 4 Hospital will forever remain a testimony.” Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku led a government …
One of 2 people shot dead by police during Ishiara hospital protests buriedCitizen Digital
Gov't assures Ishiara protest victims of justice By Citizen Reporter April 24, 2026 06:23 (EAT) Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes CS Geoffrey Ruku when he appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relati …
Gov't assures Ishiara protest victims of justicePublic Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku accused Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of keeping the Kamba community away from government programmes for political gain while enjoying state privileges himself, and urged him to join the Kenya Kwanza administration.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku accused Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of keeping the Kamba community away from government programmes for political gain while enjoying state privileges himself, and urged him to join the Kenya Kwanza administration.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU leader Peter Munya, and DEP-Mbus leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of dividing the Mt Kenya region and marginalizing the three leaders politically.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya, and Devolution Empowerment Party leader Lenny Kivuti to work alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in advancing the Mt Kenya East region's interests, criticising former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for disrespecting leaders from the region while in opposition.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two lawyers have sued the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya, the Attorney General, and the Prime Cabinet Secretary over new gambling control regulations that would raise licensing fees significantly—online bookmakers from Sh200,000 to Sh50 million and casinos from Sh7 million to Sh120 million. The plaintiffs argue the regulations were passed without public participation and will cripple the industry.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of portraying the Mt Kenya community as unable to keep their word by opposing President Ruto before the end of his constitutional tenure. Ruku said leaders from the region had previously campaigned for a political arrangement where Uhuru would serve two terms before handing over to Ruto for another two terms.
2 August 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to abandon a commitment to support President William Ruto for two constitutional terms, saying the two leaders had previously travelled across Kenya promoting this arrangement.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed President William Ruto's proposed Vision 2060 development framework as a political deception meant to divert attention from pressing economic challenges. He argued the government should first uphold constitutionalism and the rule of law, and that immediate interventions on cost of living, unemployment and inflation are needed rather than long-term promises.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of portraying the Mt Kenya community as unable to honour political commitments after they turned against President William Ruto's administration. Ruku said Mt Kenya remains committed to the promise that Ruto would serve two constitutional terms, and questioned why leaders who campaigned for a power-sharing arrangement in 2022 are now urging residents to withdraw their support before the President completes his first term.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
UDA and ODM have taken differing positions ahead of the 2027 General Election, with UDA backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki while ODM leaders push for Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya for the running mate position.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has said that Deputy Professor Kithure Kindiki "is not a son of a lesser God" and deserves respect as the country's second-in-command, in response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's attacks. Ruku accused Gachagua of attempting to hold the Mt. Kenya region "at ransom" through divisive politics and said the differences were personal to Gachagua following his impeachment, not a broader falling-out between the Kikuyu community and President William Ruto.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has rejected claims that Mt. Kenya region has fallen out with President Ruto, arguing that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's grievances are personal following his impeachment, and that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki deserves respect and remains secure in his position.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has told Orange Democratic Movement leaders to stop discussing the Deputy President position as though it were vacant, insisting that incumbent Prof. Kithure Kindiki deserves respect as the holder of the country's second-highest office and singling out Cabinet colleague Wycliffe Oparanya and other ODM leaders for undermining the DP through public debate over the position.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mt Kenya legislators allied to the government have rejected ODM's demand for a 50-50 share of government and the Deputy President's seat, arguing that ODM joined the administration through a broad-based arrangement and has no moral authority to make such demands.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) said it will only undertake investigations into hate speech and incitement after a formal complaint has been made under legal guidelines, and will not rely on social media clips as evidence. NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae stated that formal complaints are necessary because the commission must verify legitimacy and cannot act on unverified content.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on citizens to reject leaders who use hate speech, ethnic incitement and divisive language ahead of 2027 elections, urging voters to choose based on values and constitutional and scriptural principles rather than tribal affiliation or political manipulation.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has unveiled a comprehensive climate resilience strategy to protect vulnerable communities as the country faces emerging drought conditions and forecasts of above-normal El Niño rains later this year. The strategy includes strengthening early warning systems, improving emergency response planning, pre-positioning relief supplies, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and enhancing water resource management.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating ten Kenyans, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, over remarks the commission says could amount to hate speech or ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched independent investigations into several political leaders accused of hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that divisive rhetoric threatens national cohesion and that "hate speech is not free speech."
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, and seven other individuals over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed accusations from Rigathi Gachagua's camp that he was dispatched by President William Ruto to split the Mt. Kenya region, saying he is only addressing development disparities and accusing Gachagua of political arrogance.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated he will remain President William Ruto's running mate in next year's General Election, dismissing debate over the position. Kindiki declared his intention to seek the presidency in 2032 and called for Mt Kenya region unity behind Ruto's re-election bid.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent political tour of Embu County as "empty populism," arguing that Gachagua's engagements dwelt largely on criticising government leaders rather than offering alternative policies or development proposals.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed President William Ruto's administration for the relocation of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from Nyanyuki to Tanzania, saying the move will cause the collapse of Nyanyuki's economy and loss of around 500 jobs in the town.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's draft Freedom of Assembly Bill, collaboratively developed by the KNCHR, Attorney General, and other stakeholders, offers an opportunity to address the country's cycle of protest-related violence, in which at least 1,800 people have been killed or injured since 2017. The opinion piece discusses what the bill gets right, where it diverges from previous attempts, and what must be strengthened.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders at an event in Taveta accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the Linda Mwananchi movement to undermine President William Ruto's administration, and reaffirmed support for Ruto's re-election bid.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government plans to convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recoup losses from depressed rainfall, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said. The administration is coordinating responses to reduced rainfall and preparing for El Niño rains expected later in the year.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has threatened to call a nationwide doctors' strike if county governments fail to implement long-delayed basic salary adjustments and clear outstanding arrears under the 2017–2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Union Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah directed doctors across all 47 counties to verify whether revised salary scales were reflected in July 2026 payslips, warning of immediate industrial action and contempt of court proceedings against non-compliant accounting officers.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has defended the United Democratic Alliance's campaign spending in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, stating the ruling party spent approximately Sh100 million from party coffers rather than government funds, and dismissing opposition claims of billions in state resources being deployed.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku stated that the UDA party spent approximately Ksh.100 million to fund campaigns in the Ol Kalou constituency by-elections, dismissing reports of Ksh.10 billion in spending and asserting the money came from party accounts, not the national exchequer.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said President William Ruto will secure re-election in 2027 even without Mt Kenya West region's support, citing the example of Ol Kalou's defiance of former President Moi in a 1995 by-election that did not prevent Moi's subsequent national election victories.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →