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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    ty leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya and Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP-Mbus) leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of undermining leaders from the Mt Kenya East

    Ruku urges Muturi, Munya and Kivuti to back Kindiki, accuses Gachagua of dividing Mt Kenya
  3. Citizen Digital

    Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of disrespecting leaders from the Mt Kenya East region while in the opposition.

    CS Ruku urges Munya, JB Muturi, Kivuti to work with DP Kindiki
  4. The Standard

    He added that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki currently occupies the highest office held by a leader from Mt Kenya East, demonstrating that the region continues to enjoy representation at the highest levels of government.

    Ruku accuses Uhuru, Gachagua of portraying Mt Kenya as dishonest over Ruto
  5. July 2026
  6. Capital News

    MOMBASA, Kenya Jul 31 – Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has declared that he is ready to support Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the broad-based coalition’s running mate in the 2027 General Election, provided leaders and residents of the Mt Kenya East re

    Joho Backs Kindiki for 2027 Running Mate Role, Says Mt Kenya East Must First Show Support
  7. Citizen Digital

    CS Ruku pushes for Mt Kenya East autonomy, cites decades of marginalisation By Citizen Reporter July 18, 2026 03:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A section of leaders from Mt Kenya East

    CS Ruku pushes for Mt Kenya East autonomy, cites decades of marginalisation
  8. Citizen Digital

    Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Senior leaders from the Mt Kenya East region have reaffirmed their unwavering support for President William Ruto and Deputy President Prof.

    CS Ruku reaffirms Mt Kenya support for Ruto despite Ol Kalou by-election outcome
  9. Citizen Digital

    Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Senior leaders from the Mt Kenya East region have reaffirmed their unwavering support for President William Ruto and Deputy President Prof.

    CS Ruku reaffirms Mt Kenya support for Ruto despite Ol Kalou by-election outcome
  10. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize A section of Leaders from the Mt Kenya East region have declared that there is no turning back in their push for economic and political independence, saying the initiative is aimed at ensuring the region receives its fair share of national resources and developm

    'We are not worried about Ol Kalou by-election results,' CS Ruku says
  11. Citizen Digital

    "We also don't care but have resolved to remain in Government as Mt Kenya East".

    CS Ruku assures Kenyans of El Niño preparedness
  12. The Standard

    The CS who has taken a leading role in campaigning for Ruto and Kindiki, said leaders from Mt Kenya East had a duty to push for accelerated development for their region.

    CS Ruku denies claims of playing tribal politics

Thursday 6 August

  1. Cabinet Secretary Ruku urges Mt Kenya leaders to back Kindiki

    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

  2. Cabinet Secretary urges Mt Kenya East leaders to unite with DP Kindiki

    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

Sunday 2 August

  1. Ruku accuses Uhuru, Gachagua of breaching Mt Kenya political commitment to Ruto

    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

Friday 31 July

  1. Joho conditionally backs Kindiki as 2027 running mate

    Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho said he would support Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the broad-based coalition's running mate in 2027, provided Mt Kenya East leaders and residents unite behind him. Joho argued that Kindiki's prospects within the coalition would depend on the level of political support he commands from his home region.

    31 July 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 18 July

  1. CS Ruku calls for Mt Kenya East autonomy over development neglect

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku is championing a proposal for Mt Kenya East to gain autonomy from the larger Mt Kenya region, arguing that successive governments have neglected the area since independence through unequal distribution of development, leadership opportunities and public resources. Ruku cited road infrastructure disparities—22.3% on the east versus 77.75% on the west—and vowed to push for division of Mt Kenya into eastern and western blocs to secure equitable development.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. CS Ruku reaffirms Mt Kenya East support for Ruto after by-election

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said Mt Kenya East remains firmly behind President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, dismissing the significance of the recent Ol Kalou by-election outcome for the 2027 General Election.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mt Kenya East leaders reaffirm support for Ruto, Kindiki

    Senior leaders from Mt Kenya East, including Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, have reaffirmed their support for President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the recent Ol Kalou by-election outcome does not reflect the wider region's political position.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. Mt Kenya East leaders assert independence, dismiss Ol Kalou results

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said Mt Kenya East leaders have made their political choice to remain in government and are not concerned by the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election outcome, while allowing Mt Kenya West to make its own political decisions.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. CS Ruku says government ready for October above-normal rains

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku assured Kenyans that the Government is prepared to respond to humanitarian challenges from forecast above-normal rains from October, saying multi-agency preparedness mechanisms have been activated to minimize risks of flooding, landslides and displacement.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. CS Ruku denies tribal politics claims, defends resource advocacy

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku rejected accusations of tribal politics, saying regional leaders have a constitutional duty to advocate for their communities' development priorities and fair resource allocation. He also defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from allegations linking him to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 13 July

  1. CS Ruku urges Mt Kenya youth to reject opposition politics

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku told youth leaders from Mt Kenya East in Meru County to focus on development and economic empowerment through constructive government engagement rather than political confrontation, warning against politicians exploiting youth frustration for divisive political agendas.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Cabinet Secretary urges youth to invest NYOTA grants wisely

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged young people benefiting from the government's National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project to invest their grants wisely and build sustainable businesses. The government disbursed KSh154 million to support youth entrepreneurship across Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties, with Meru receiving KSh81 million, Embu KSh41 million and Tharaka Nithi KSh32 million.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. Government to crack down on payroll fraud suspects

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced that the government will take firm action against public servants involved in payroll manipulation, with measures to be unveiled on Tuesday. The action follows a Cabinet directive ordering the DCI to investigate alleged payroll fraud suspected of costing the government Sh6.2 billion, uncovered through an audit by the Ministry of Public Service.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Government to act against public servants in Ksh.6.2B payroll fraud

    The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service announced the government will take firm action against public servants involved in payroll manipulation, following a Cabinet directive for the DCI to investigate alleged fraud suspected of costing the government Ksh.6.2 billion. The suspected fraud was uncovered in an audit by the Ministry of Public Service.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Mbarire, Ruku defend Ruto alliance citing regional development

    Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku have defended their alliance with President William Ruto, stating that Mt Kenya East will support his 2027 re-election bid because of what they describe as unprecedented development in the region, particularly in road construction, markets, and healthcare.

    5 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. Cabinet Secretary urges Mt Kenya East unity behind Ruto

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called for Mt Kenya East (Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Mwea and Isiolo counties) to unite and support President William Ruto's re-election bid, saying the region's strength is rooted in backing Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Government to pursue public officers over Sh6.2B payroll fraud

    An audit by the Ministry of Public Service uncovered suspected fraud amounting to Sh6.2 billion in the public service payroll. The government will announce measures on Tuesday targeting human resource managers found to have manipulated the payroll system, with the Cabinet directing the DCI to investigate and those found culpable facing legal action.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Cabinet Secretary defends Mt Kenya East political independence call

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call for Mt Kenya East to pursue its own political course, arguing that regions should make independent decisions based on their unique interests and development priorities rather than treating development as a uniform issue across the country.

    30 June 2026 · Capital News

Monday 29 June

  1. Ruku defends Mt Kenya East regional political independence call

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call for Mt Kenya East to pursue its own political course, arguing that regions should make independent political decisions based on their unique interests and development priorities rather than treating development uniformly across the country.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. CS Ruku criticises Gachagua over Mt Kenya East marginalisation

    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.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Mt Kenya East will remain in government, says CS Ruku

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku declared that Mt Kenya East will not be intimidated by political forces from other parts of the Mt Kenya region and will unite behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, whom he said will succeed President William Ruto in 2032.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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