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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 …
Mt Kenya East Will Remain in Government, Says CS RukuPublic 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →