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November 18, 2025
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Ruku dismisses ‘stupid’ claims Gachagua visited his grandmother in Mbeere

Ruku dismisses ‘stupid’ claims Gachagua visited his grandmother in Mbeere

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed as false claims that DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua visited his grandmother’s homestead during campaigns in Mbeere North, calling the allegation propaganda. Ruku also criticised sections of the media for amplifying the narrative withou..

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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has strongly denied claims that DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua visited his grandmother in Mbeere North, labeling such allegations as "stupid" propaganda. Speaking at a rally in Muminji, Embu County, CS Ruku clarified that both of his parents died many years ago, making it impossible for a grandmother to still be alive.

  • CS Ruku dismissed the claims as false, emphasizing that his parents passed away long ago.
  • The allegations arose during Rigathi Gachagua's door-to-door campaign in Mbeere North.
  • Ruku criticized media outlets for amplifying the narrative without verifying facts, accusing them of contributing to "lies and confusion."
  • The CS reaffirmed his support for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Leonard Muriuki Wamuthende in the upcoming November 27 by-election.

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