Monday is not a public holiday! Civil servants ordered to report to work despite Saba Saba protests
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has warned that any civil servant who fails to report to duty on Monday will face disciplinary action, stressing that July 7 is not a public holiday.
All civil servants have been directed to report to their workstations on Monday, July 7, despite anticipated disruptions from Saba Saba Day protests, with stern warnings from the government against absenteeism.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has warned that any civil servant who fails to report to duty on Monday will face disciplinary action, stressing that July 7 is not a public holiday.
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Speaking during a church service in Embu County attended by President William Ruto, Ruku reminded all government employees across the country, including those in Nairobi, Mombasa, and North Eastern regions, that they are expected to adhere strictly to the Public Service Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual.
“Tomorrow, Monday, is not a public holiday. All civil servants across the Republic of Kenya are expected to be in their offices regardless,” he said.
“This affects all the regional and sub-county offices as well as government offices in Kenya.”
The CS cited Article 10 and Article 232 of the Constitution, which outline the values and principles of public service, to remind officers of their obligation to serve with dedication and integrity.
“We are expected to report to work as per the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual,” Ruku said.
“Government offices will open at exactly 8:00 am and close at 5:00 pm without exception. No excuses related to the protests will be entertained,” he said.
He also provided detailed reporting hours as per region, highlighting that, “In Mombasa, offices open at 7:30 am and lunch break is at 12:30 pm. In Garissa and across the North Eastern region, opening hours are also 7:30 am with the same lunch schedule.”
Ruku cautioned those claiming that Monday is a public holiday, saying they risk facing administrative action.
“To those saying tomorrow is a public holiday, we are expecting you in your offices at the required time, according to the policies put in place,” he said.
He added that unannounced spot checks would be conducted nationwide.
“As the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, you know very well I conduct spot checks. You don’t know where I’ll wake up tomorrow. And if I arrive and find no one at work, there will be letters of show cause issued for failure to report to your workstation at the required time,” he said.
He urged public officers to serve the country with commitment as it is required.
“It is extremely important we do what is required to serve the people of the Republic of Kenya with dedication because we are called to exactly do that,” he said.
This year’s Saba Saba protests mark 35 years since the historic 1990 rally that pushed for the return of multi-party democracy in Kenya.
However, the demonstrations have taken on a renewed meaning, with many Kenyans using the occasion to express growing discontent with President Ruto’s administration.
Protesters have cited unfulfilled promises and mounting dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of key national issues as reasons for taking to the streets.
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