CS Ruku urges EACC to Arrest Corrupt Officials Named in Graft Reports
The CS also rallied members of the public to join the fight against graft, encouraging them to report dishonest officials without fear of reprisal. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) to arrest all public officers named in recent corruption reports, declaring that the era of impunity is over. Speaking at Kirewe Grounds in Matuga Constituency, Kwale County, CS Ruku emphasized that President William Ruto's administration is committed to eradicating corruption and restoring public trust.
- CS Ruku called on the EACC to act decisively and warned that no official, regardless of rank, would be spared if found culpable, stressing President Ruto's directive for integrity.
- The CS encouraged the public to report dishonest officials without fear and outlined key development projects, including the Kwale–Kinangop Road project valued at Sh4 billion.
- He also stated that the government has activated response mechanisms for drought and hunger in 23 counties, assuring that no Kenyan would die from hunger.
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Government Directives and Actions on Corruption - August 2025
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to arrest all civil servants implicated in recent corruption reports, signaling a strong government stance against the looting of public resources. Speaking multiple times in Matuga Constituency, Kwale County, CS Ruku emphasized that the era of impunity is over and no corrupt official will be spared. Concurrently, an audit of Kenya's eCitizen digital payments platform has unearthed significant governance issues, unauthorized transactions, and systemic failures, potentially leading to the loss and mismanagement of over KSh10.8 billion in public revenue, raising serious concerns about the platform's transparency and integrity.
