CS Ruku backs Ruto’s stand on fighting corruption

The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, in Loiyangalani town, Laisamis Constituency, Marsabit County. PHOTO| COURTESY

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Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has thrown his weight behind President William Ruto’s firm stance against corruption, calling it one of the greatest threats to national development and effective service delivery.
Speaking during
a government outreach event in Loiyangalani, Laisamis Constituency, Marsabit
County, CS Ruku said the fight against corruption is central to the Ruto
administration’s vision of a professional, transparent, and people-first
government.
“Corruption undermines
service delivery, robs citizens of opportunities, and erodes trust in public
institutions,” CS Ruku said. “This government will not allow favouritism,
nepotism, or bribery. So long as you have the merit and qualifications, you
will be considered fairly for opportunities within the public service.”
Ruku stressed
that public servants must embrace integrity and responsibility, adding that
those found guilty of corruption will face the full force of the law. He urged
Kenyans to actively report graft and reject bribery, noting that public
accountability begins with every citizen.
“As the
President has said, this government will not condone any form of corruption.
Together, we must protect public resources and ensure they serve the people as
intended,” he stated.
The Cabinet
Secretary made the remarks during a special government outreach under the ‘Huduma Smart – Serikalini’
initiative, aimed at uplifting vulnerable and marginalized communities. The
programme, part of the Ministry’s mandate under Executive Order No. 1 of 2025,
targets food insecurity and climate resilience in arid and semi-arid counties
like Marsabit.
During the
outreach, Ruku visited Elmolo Bay Primary School in Loiyangalani, a learning
institution slowly being swallowed by Lake Turkana following a geological
tremor in 2018 that caused water levels in the Rift Valley lakes to rise. The
school, which once had 400 pupils, now accommodates just 150 students, many of
whom cross the lake daily via a special boat dubbed the “school bus.”
Ruku pledged
government support to relocate the school to higher, safer ground in
partnership with local leaders and civil society organizations.
“Our goal is
to ensure children in remote areas are not left behind. Relocating this school
is not just about safety; it’s about protecting the future of this community,”
said the CS.
Beyond
emergency responses, Ruku highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to long-term
interventions through education, health, economic empowerment, and social
protection initiatives. He said a renewed focus on human capital development
would enable communities to better withstand climate shocks and economic
hardship.
“The
government’s approach is anchored in a fresh, focused, and inclusive model that
leaves no one behind,” Ruku noted.
He also
called for unity and peace in Marsabit, urging leaders across political,
religious, and community spheres to collaborate in promoting harmony.
“When leaders
are united, our people benefit. Divisions and conflict only derail the
development we all seek,” he said.
Accompanying
the CS were MPs Joseph Lekuton (Laisamis), Naomi Waqo (Marsabit County), and
Iman Falhada (EALA). Others included Parliamentary Affairs PS Dr. Aurelia Rono,
and Fatima Hlagane, founder of the Arima Myren Foundation, among other local
leaders.
CS Ruku
reiterated that under the slogan “Fresh Approach, Timeless Impact”,
the Ministry’s outreach efforts signal a renewed commitment to people-centered
governance and sustainable national development.
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