Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has launched a Huduma Centre in Mogotio Constituency, Baringo County.
“The government is bringing public services closer to Kenyans, and this time it is happening in Mogotio,” Ruku said during the launch.
“Citizen-centred services need to be timely and efficient for the people.”
Ruku noted that Kenya now has 59 Huduma Centres, offering over 200 government services nationwide.
“With the launch of Huduma Centre Mogotio, Kenyans will no longer have to travel to Nakuru City or Kabarnet Town to access timely and quality services,” he added.
Public Service CS Ruku launches a Huduma Centre in Mogotio, Baringo on
July 4, 2025/GEOFFREY RUKU/XThe Mogotio Huduma Centre was established through a partnership between the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board and Huduma Kenya.
Huduma Centres are government-run facilities that offer a wide range of public services in a "one-stop shop" manner.
They aim to streamline access to government services by providing them in a single location, both physically and digitally.
They offer services from various government ministries, departments, and agencies, including birth certificate applications, ID card processing, and tax services.
Public Service CS Ruku launches a Huduma Centre in Mogotio, Baringo on
July 4, 2025/GEOFFREY RUKU/XCS Ruku also used the occasion to
call on citizens to register for the Social Health Authority (SHA), part of the
government’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative.
With over 50,000 Kenyans signing up
daily, the CS said the program is helping shield families from the burden of
out-of-pocket health expenses.
“We don’t want any more families
forced to sell property just to get medical treatment,” he said.
The launch was part of a broader
message on government investment in Mogotio. CS Ruku outlined several ongoing
projects aimed at uplifting the area’s economy and living standards.
They include a Sh50 million modern
market to strengthen local trade, a Sh55 million sports academy to harness
youth talent, a Sh1.5 billion affordable housing initiative, a Sh300 million
set aside for TVET hostels and road works valued at over Sh3.5 billion, with an
additional Sh1.2 billion budgeted this year
He also highlighted key investments in agriculture and livestock, such as the Sh100 million Mogotio Livestock Institute, a Sh70 million cereal storage facility in Sirwa, and the Sh120 million Cheriac Irrigation Project—initiatives designed to strengthen Baringo’s agricultural backbone.
The CS also weighed in on education, revealing that 76,000 teachers
have been recruited nationally, with an additional 24,000 to be hired before
the end of the year to reduce classroom congestion and improve learning
outcomes.
Turning to politics, CS Ruku warned
against ethnic division and leaders who exploit tribal identities for personal
gain.
“Let no one assume they are tribal
kings,” he said firmly.
“We must resist divisive politics
and instead build unity around development.”
Huduma Kenya CEO Ben Kai Chilumo,
also present at the launch, emphasised that 18 Huduma Centres are now operating
on extended hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. He noted that the long-term plan is to establish
Huduma Centres in all 290 constituencies.
“Together with Mogotio NG-CDF, we’re
not just cutting ribbons,” said Mr. Chilumo. “We are breaking barriers—making
sure every Kenyan can access government services with dignity, regardless of
their location.”
Huduma Centres are located in various parts of the country,
and the online and mobile platforms extend their reach further in order to be
actively involved in digitising government services, making them more
accessible and efficient.
