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August 31, 2026
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CS Ruku: I will split Mt Kenya to secure development

CS Ruku: I will split Mt Kenya to secure development

I will divide the mountain because I want to get my people's development. I will leave the West, which has already been developed, to go to the opposition...

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Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku is advocating for a political split within the Mt Kenya region, arguing that East and West should take different political stances to ensure development ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • CS Ruku claims Mt Kenya West has received a disproportionately larger share of government positions and development projects.
  • He cited examples like Mt Kenya West receiving a Level Six hospital while Mt Kenya East has none, and 77 percent of roads constructed in the region being in the West.
  • Other leaders, including Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi and Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira, have rejected calls for division, emphasizing the importance of unity.

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