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January 16, 2026
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CS Ruku dismisses NYS corruption claims, rallies Mt. Kenya against division

CS Ruku dismisses NYS corruption claims, rallies Mt. Kenya against division

Ruku said reports carried by sections of the media alleging another graft scandal at NYS are misleading and based on historical issues dating back to between 2013 and 2016.He maintained that the alleg.....

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Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has refuted claims of new corruption at the National Youth Service (NYS), assuring the institution's stability and accountability. He also rallied the Mt. Kenya region against political division, affirming support for President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

  • CS Ruku dismissed alleged NYS graft as "misleading and based on historical issues dating back to between 2013 and 2016."
  • The Ministry of Public Service halted payment of pending bills at NYS, leading to a forensic audit by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) that exposed fictitious bills, which the government "will not pay."
  • Ruku stated that President Ruto would serve until 2032, then hand over to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki for two terms, urging Mt. Kenya to remain united under their leadership and reject leaders pursuing "selfish interests."

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