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  • Interviews for two CS nominees set for April 14th

    Interviews for two CS nominees set for April 14th

    Parliament will conduct the vetting of Cabinet Secretaries (CS) nominees Geoffrey Ruku (Public Service) and Hanna Cheptumo (Gender) on April 14, 2025.

    The two nominees were part of the recent Cabinet changes made by President William Ruto last month.  

    In a notice by Samuel Njoroge, the Clerk of the National Assembly, the vetting process will be handled by the Committee on Appointments, which will report the findings to the House. 

    The nominees will be required to furnish the Committee with academic clearance and compliance certificates from the following institutions; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission ((EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Higher Education Loans Board.  

    Others are the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Office of Registrar of Political Parties, Commission for University Education and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

    The clerk invited the public to submit comments regarding the suitability of the two nominees by April 10, 2025, at 5:00 pm.

  • Cabinet nominee Geoffrey Ruku welcomes Ruto’s Mt. Kenya visit

    Cabinet nominee Geoffrey Ruku welcomes Ruto’s Mt. Kenya visit

    The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service nominee, Geoffrey Ruku, has welcomed President Ruto’s upcoming tour of the Mt Kenya region and challenged anyone who claims the government has not made significant strides in development to visit Mbeere North.

    Speaking in Siakago Town, Ruku emphasized the remarkable progress the Mbeere North constituency has seen under the Kenya Kwanza administration.

    Ruku thanked the President for nominating him and invited him to visit the region to inspect and launch additional development projects.

    Ruku highlighted several key initiatives that have contributed to the region’s transformation, including the construction of 80 Junior Secondary School (JSS) classrooms, the Kamata and Kanyuambora irrigation projects, rural electrification programs, and the enhancement of school infrastructure through the Imarisha Elimu initiative.

    Elder Njeru Kavici lauded the President inviting him to visit Mbeere North at any time, further solidifying the community’s strong support for the nominee.

    In a mini Cabinet reshuffle last week; President Ruto nominated the Mbeere North legislator to head the Public Service docket after sacking Justin Muturi.

  • Ruto’s nominee Geoffrey Ruku gets thumbs up from university students

    Ruto’s nominee Geoffrey Ruku gets thumbs up from university students

    University students from the Mt. Kenya region, including those from the University of Nairobi, have expressed their gratitude to President William Ruto for nominating Geoffrey Ruku, the Mbeere North Member of Parliament, as the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital and Special Programs.

    The students, many from semi-arid areas like Mbeere North that have long faced educational challenges, praised Ruku’s significant impact on the education sector during his tenure as MP.

    They acknowledged his efforts to increase bursary allocations from Ksh 5,000 to between Ksh 8,000 and Ksh 10,000, easing financial burdens on struggling families and enabling more students to access education.

    “For years, education in Mbeere North lagged behind due to various challenges,” said one student.

    “However, Ruku’s leadership has been transformative, particularly in making education more accessible. His efforts to reduce school fees for day scholars have greatly relieved many families.”

    The students also lauded Ruku’s role in establishing funding for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and enhancing educational infrastructure.

    “Under his leadership, we have seen tangible progress in JSS funding and the development of crucial educational facilities, significantly improving the learning environment,” noted another student.

    They believe Ruku’s appointment will strengthen his commitment to advancing education and public service.

    “His dedication to improving educational access and infrastructure gives us hope for the future,” added another student.

    The students are optimistic that Ruku’s new role will allow him to continue driving development in the public sector and create greater opportunities for future generations.

  • Ruku accepts nomination as Public Service Cabinet Secretary

    Ruku accepts nomination as Public Service Cabinet Secretary

    Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku has accepted his nomination as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programs by President William Ruto.

    Speaking shortly after accompanying Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on an impromptu inspection of the Kanyuambora Irrigation Project in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, Ruku described the nomination as a great honor.

    He pledged to serve with dedication and commitment just like he has served for the people of Mbeere North.

    He emphasized his unwavering belief in President Ruto’s development agenda and vowed to work tirelessly to ensure the fulfillment of the president’s Promises to Kenyans.

    His constituents welcomed the nomination, praising him as a development-oriented leader who has the interests of the people at heart.

    On Wednesday, President Ruto nominated the Mbeere North MP to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development.