- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly rebuked Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku for allegedly inciting the public over government projects
- Kindiki reminded Ruku of his new role and urged him to respect his Cabinet position and push for development internally rather than criticise the government publicly
- The clash occurred just weeks after Ruku’s appointment, following the dismissal of Justin Muturi, who has since joined the opposition
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Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has publicly reprimanded newly appointed Cabinet secretary for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku, accusing him of inciting the public over delayed government projects.
The rebuke came during a high-profile meeting with over 5,000 elders from Embu county, co-hosted by both leaders.
During the event, CS Ruku made a passionate appeal to the deputy president to prioritise the tarmacking of roads in the Siakago Constituency on behalf of the local elders. However, his remarks appeared to irk Kindiki.
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In a strongly worded response, Kindiki cautioned Ruku against using his new position to criticise the government or fan public dissatisfaction.
“My younger brother Ruku, that flag is not just a piece of cloth—it’s a symbol of honour. Respect it and represent the government,” Kindiki said.
“The president has entrusted you, the elders have blessed you, and yet you come here inciting the public about projects that are yet to be completed. Instead of going back to Nairobi to push your fellow Cabinet ministers and the president to act, you come here to complain like an ordinary citizen?” he posed.
Kindiki insisted that as a Cabinet secretary, Ruku’s role is to help citizens understand the progress of government projects and assist in resolving bottlenecks—not to stir public discontent.
“You are no longer an MP. You are a minister now. You can’t come here to lament and incite people. If you can’t defend the government and represent your people, then you’re in the wrong place,” Kindiki added.
CS Ruku, who was appointed just weeks ago following the dismissal of Justin Muturi, finds himself in the spotlight as he navigates the challenges of his new role.
Muturi, the former CS, has since aligned himself with the opposition, led by impeached deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.
The incident highlights emerging tensions within President William Ruto’s administration as newly appointed leaders balance political expectations with public service delivery.
More to follow…
Source: TUKO.co.ke
