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October 12, 2025
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CS Ruku slams opposition over attacks on elected leaders

CS Ruku slams opposition over attacks on elected leaders

CS Ruku faulted the opposition convoy led by impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accusing them of using their political platform to insult duly e.....

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In a strong rebuke, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Geoffrey Ruku, accused the United Opposition of engaging in "insult-laden, bitter and misleading rhetoric" during their recent tour of Embu and Kirinyaga Counties. He condemned their criticisms of government development efforts and attacks on elected leaders.

  • The opposition convoy was led by impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
  • Ruku highlighted several ongoing multi-million-shilling projects, including the Makutano ESP Modern Market (85% complete) and the Machang’a County Aggregation and Industrial Park (90% complete), contradicting opposition claims of no development.
  • He also warned against manipulation of the government payroll system, stating that Ministry of Public Service would work with EACC to take stern action against rogue HR directors.

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