NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6 — Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya and Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP-Mbus) leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of undermining leaders from the Mt Kenya East region.
Speaking at separate public meetings in Chuka/Igambang’ombe Constituency, Tharaka Nithi County, and Kiritiri in Mbeere South Constituency, Embu County, Ruku claimed Gachagua no longer valued the three leaders and warned they risked political marginalisation if they continued associating with him.
He described Muturi, Munya and Kivuti as influential leaders whose support for Kindiki would strengthen Mt Kenya East’s political voice and bargaining power ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruku accused Gachagua of pursuing divisive politics and repeatedly turning against his political allies, citing his public criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta as an example.
He further alleged that Gachagua was seeking to isolate the Mt Kenya region from the national government, warning that such an approach could undermine development and economic opportunities for residents.
The Cabinet Secretary called on residents to judge the Kenya Kwanza administration by its development record, highlighting projects including the Kiambere–New Site Road, Machanga–PI Road and the Kamburu Bulk Water Project as evidence of the government’s commitment to the region.
He maintained that President William Ruto and Deputy President Kindiki remained committed to accelerating development through continued investment in infrastructure and public services.
Ruku also dismissed claims that Gachagua held exclusive political influence over the Mt Kenya region, saying no individual could determine the community’s political direction.
The CS further argued that Gachagua’s differences were with the government and not the Kikuyu community, urging members of the Kikuyu diaspora to continue supporting the Kenya Kwanza administration.
He said President Ruto had demonstrated inclusivity by appointing leaders from the Kikuyu diaspora to senior government positions, adding that such appointments reflected the administration’s commitment to equitable representation.
Ruku was accompanied by Chuka/Igambang’ombe MP Patrick Munene, Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi, Lafey MP Mohammed Abdi and Taveta MP John Bwire, who also urged residents to support the government’s development agenda and remain united behind the Kenya Kwanza administration.
