Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes CS Geoffrey Ruku speaking on October 12, 2025 / HANDOUTPublic Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes CS Geoffrey Ruku has hit out at the opposition over alleged attacks on elected leaders.
The CS termed it as “insult-laden, bitter and misleading rhetoric” from leaders allied to the United Opposition.
CS Ruku faulted the opposition convoy led by impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, saying they are using their political platform to insult duly elected leaders and misrepresent government development efforts.
Speaking after a Sunday Service in Embu, the CS said the opposition is orchestrating a campaign based on bitterness, vengeance, and disinformation rather than tangible policy alternatives.
He pointed to the leaders' public addresses in Makutano, Kiritiri, Runyenjes, and Embu Town, where they claimed no government projects were ongoing.
“They insulted Engineer Nebart Muriuki, the MP for Mbeere South; Eric Muchangi, MP for Runyenjes; and even went further to insult Governors Cecily Mbarire and Anne Waiguru, all elected and respected leaders who continue to serve their people without engaging in petty sideshows,” Ruku said.
He noted the irony of opposition leaders decrying lack of development while standing near multi-million-shilling projects, including the Makutano ESP Modern Market (85 per cent complete), Machang’a County Aggregation and Industrial Park (90 per cent complete), Ishiara ESP Market (95 per cent complete), Karurumo Market in Runyenjes, and the ongoing Embu Town ESP Market (over 65 per cent complete).
Ruku further faulted the opposition over what he termed as instigating violence, referencing the chaos in Runyenjes where a private gun holder allegedly discharged a firearm and an elected MP was seen chasing a crowd while wielding a crude weapon.
“This is shameful. Leaders must rise above political theatrics and set an example for peace, especially as we approach the Mbeere North by-election,” he added.
The CS urged the opposition to engage in peaceful and issue-based campaigns, stating that the people of Mbeere North had already made up their minds to vote for UDA candidate Leo Muriuki wa Muthende, whom he described as a continuation of visionary leadership in the constituency he represented before his elevation to a Cabinet Secretary.
He praised the Imarisha Elimu programme, which he said has significantly improved academic performance in local schools, and accused the opposition of attempting to block bursary distribution.
“This is the kind of politics Kenyans must reject, politics that seeks to deny children education and development just to score points against the government,” said the CS.
CS Ruku cited the improvement of the Gikuyari–Kirii–Ishiara road, which has already been advertised for tarmacking, and accelerated efforts under the Last Mile Connectivity Project to light up rural villages, a move aimed at improving safety, particularly for school-going children.
“We will be working very closely with the EACC to ensure that taxpayers' money is protected and that public service remains a place of merit, not corruption,” he added.
