CS Ruku to EACC: Arrest corrupt public officers in graft report

"We must ensure that corruption becomes a thing of the past."

by BRIAN ORUTA

News06 August 2025 - 16:17

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He said the President has made it clear that he does not want corrupt public officers, he only wants people who are committed to serving the citizens of Kenya.
Ruku said the government is committed to restoring public trust by cleaning up public service and ensuring that all officials serve with honesty and transparency.

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has called on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to arrest all public officers implicated in the latest corruption report.

Addressing residents at Kirewe Grounds in Matuga Constituency, Kwale County, Ruku issued a stern warning to those involved, stating that the government will not tolerate impunity within its ranks.

“The report released by the EACC yesterday revealed that there is corruption in various government departments. We must ensure that corruption becomes a thing of the past. I call on the EACC to identify these individuals, arrest them, and charge them so that the law can take its course. Kenya deserves a public service that is free of corruption,” he said.

The CS reiterated that President William Ruto has made it clear that integrity and accountability must be upheld at all levels of government, insisting that all public servants must be responsible.

He said the President has made it clear that he does not want corrupt public officers, he only wants people who are committed to serving the citizens of Kenya.

Ruku said the government is committed to restoring public trust by cleaning up public service and ensuring that all officials serve with honesty and transparency.

“All those who earn a salary from taxpayers must help change this negative perception. The President does not want any corrupt officer in the public service. Whether in independent constitutional commissions, ministries, or county governments, all of us must act responsibly.”

Ruku encouraged citizens to play an active role in exposing corrupt individuals.

“If anyone asks you for a bribe, report them. You can even call me or contact the EACC to ensure that corruption comes to an end in our country.”

His remarks comes a day after the release of the National Ethics and Corruption Survey, 2024.

The survey painted a grim picture, ranking the police, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), chiefs, and county governments among the most corrupt institutions.

Also mentioned were lawyers, county inspectorate officers, lands officials, architects, doctors, and nurses, among others.