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Order a long-term news report on Mt Kenya East
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Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya,Jul 5 — Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku have mounted a spirited defence of their alliance with President William Ruto, declaring that Mt Kenya East will remain firmly behind the President’s re-election bid in 2027 bec …
Mbarire, Ruku Defend Alliance With Ruto, Rally Mt Kenya East Behind Ruto Over ‘Visible Development’The Standard
… Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku addresses clan leaders drawn from Ukambani led by Kamba Clan Governing Council, at Sisu Hotel in Machakos on July 4, 2026. [John Muia, Standard] Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called for the unity of Mt Kenya East …
Ruku urges Mt Kenya East to unite, back Ruto's re-election bidThe Standard
… Ukikula ukishiba, funika tumbo," he said.Ruku argued that Mt Kenya East has historically lagged behind in key development indicators despite supporting national governments since independence. …
Government targets public officers in Sh6.2 B payroll fraud crackdownCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 30 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call for Mt Kenya East to chart its own political course, insisting that every region has the right to make independent political decisions based on its unique interests and development priori …
Ruku defends Mt Kenya East’s call for political independenceCitizen Digital
Ruku defends Mt Kenya East political independence call, accuses Gachagua of misleading region By Citizen Reporter June 29, 2026 07:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku speaks i …
Ruku defends Mt Kenya East political independence call, accuses Gachagua of misleading regionCitizen Digital
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 rebukes Gachagua over alleged marginalisation of Mt Kenya EastCitizen Digital
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 RukuThe National Cohesion and Integration Commission found that Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku's July 2026 remarks in Tharaka Nithi County amounted to collective ethnic blame against Kikuyu people and undermined harmonious relations. The commission issued a cessation notice and directed an ethnic and diversity audit of national public establishments.
7 October 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission found that Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku's July 2026 remarks in Tharaka Nithi County amounted to collective ethnic blame against Kikuyu people and undermined harmonious relations. The commission issued a cessation notice and directed an ethnic and diversity audit of national public establishments.
7 October 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared an all-out war on illicit and poisonous alcohol, vowing that the Government will pursue the entire chain of the trade from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Speaking in Igembe Central, Meru County, Kindiki said illicit brews laced with harmful chemicals pose a serious threat to the health of young people and others across the country.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku says elders at the Kirigiti solemn event in Kiambu County persuaded him to abandon his campaign for a distinct Mt Kenya East political identity and instead champion unity across the wider Mt Kenya region, arguing that advocacy for equitable development and political representation would be more effective through a united voice.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has committed to uniting the Mt Kenya region following an endorsement by elders at a Kirigiti Stadium gathering in Kiambu County, where representatives of Gikuyu, Embu, Meru and Mbeere communities called for an end to political divisions ahead of the 2027 election.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki is leading a gathering of Mt Kenya elders at Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu County ahead of the 2027 General Election, as efforts intensify to bring together the region's East and West political blocs. In August, elders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga and Isiolo endorsed Kindiki as President Ruto's running mate for 2027 and mandated their councils to engage with Mt Kenya West counterparts.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of waging a personal political war against President William Ruto and dismissed Uhuru's influence on national politics. Duale expressed confidence that Ruto will secure a second term in 2027 with Deputy President Kindiki as running mate, and projected Kindiki will succeed Ruto in 2032.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot told the Meru community that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will continue as President William Ruto's running mate in 2027 and succeed him in 2032, citing improved service delivery since Kindiki replaced Rigathi Gachagua.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that police are surrounding Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji's Embu home seeking his arrest over violence at Nembure Stadium on Saturday, and that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki threatened Mukunji and sought to link him to the clashes. The violence at the stadium during a UDA meeting resulted in police using tear gas, with reports of deaths and injuries.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has linked violence that disrupted Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's political meeting in Embu to attempts to shape Mt Kenya's political alignment ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua accused the Ruto administration of seeking to establish a political base for Kindiki in Mt Kenya East and alleged cash was being distributed at political meetings to influence residents.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Chaos erupted at a political meeting addressed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Embu County on Saturday after youths clashed with police outside the restricted UDA rally. Two people were feared dead and several vehicles were set on fire when hundreds of youths attempted to gain access to the venue, prompting police to use teargas.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa has endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election, urging Mt Kenya voters to unite behind the ticket and criticising former DP Rigathi Gachagua for campaigning against them.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call to separate Mt Kenya East's political interests from the West, arguing that the region must take different political positions to ensure his constituents receive government development ahead of 2027. He accused DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of insulting President Ruto and other leaders, creating a political dilemma for Mt Kenya East.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told Mt Kenya East grassroots leaders that his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment resulted from political isolation and failure to build relationships with MPs and governors, saying Gachagua was a "fool" to allow himself to be removed.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto's government of orchestrating violence in Homa Bay and claimed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the IEBC are part of a plan to create conditions for postponing the 2027 elections by two years and declaring a state of emergency.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mt Kenya East elders have endorsed President William Ruto's re-election and backed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's political future, while calling for reconciliation between the region's eastern and western blocs amid tensions with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on the Kiama Kiama Council of Elders to publicly denounce former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's alleged remarks against the people of Mt Kenya East, cautioning that their silence risks deepening political and economic division between Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West.
9 August 2026 · 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 →
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 →