Geoffrey Ruku Stories

Muturi hands over Public Service docket amid transition
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Mudavadi assured that the transition would be smooth, reinforcing the government’s commitment to efficient governance and accountability.

KUCCPS opens 63 support centres to assist KCSE candidates with course applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

KUCCPS CEO Mercy Wahome announced that the centres will be operational from April 2 to April 13, 2025, providing guidance to applicants seeking placem...

Police IG Kanja says search for officer Benedict Kabiru missing in Haiti still ongoing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Speaking during Eid celebration in Eastleigh on Sunday, IG Kanja confirmed that an active search operation is still underway in Haiti.

Fresh MPs’ pay rise demands anger activists, term it a greedy move
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 29, 2025

The salary increase will be reflected in MPs' payslips as a fixed monthly mileage allowance, in addition to travel reimbursement claims that legislato...

Court blocks KUPPET’s bid to scrap leadership term limits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

In his petition, Kinyua cited procedural irregularities, lack of public participation, voting manipulations, intimidation of delegates, and the imposi...

KUCCPS opens applications for 2024 KCSE candidates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

In a statement on Friday, KUCCPS announced that candidates who scored a mean grade of C+ and above are eligible to apply for placement in various univ...

A mother's search for truth: Jacinta Kabiru’s agony over her son's fate in Haiti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The conflicting reports have left Jacinta in emotional turmoil, uncertain whether to grieve or hold on to the hope that her son is still alive.

Makueni Senator Maanzo slams Ruto’s Mount Kenya visit as politically motivated
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

Senator Maanzo also took aim at Ruto's nomination of Geoffrey Ruku, the Mbeere North Member of Parliament, as CS for the Ministry of Public Service, w...

JKUAT under fire for alleged misuse of public funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Legislators expressed concern over the lack of SRC approval, arguing that the payments may have breached financial regulations.

Loyalty or competence? The bane of Ruto’s cabinet appointees
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 27, 2025

Muturi has been a sore thumb in Ruto’s government, criticizing his boss and displaying defiance without a blink.

IEBC chair hopeful Asembo says Kenyans need a more accessible, responsive commission
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 26, 2025

He said the IEBC commissioners and the chairperson should be fully involved in critical activities like voter registration and boundary reviews, as th...

Court of Appeal overturns ruling suspending Ruto’s university funding model
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 26, 2025

The Court of Appeal, however, directed the government agencies to notify the stakeholders of the possibility of changes in the course of the hearings...

Ruto nominates Mbeere North MP Ruku to replace Muturi at Public Service docket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

If Ruku takes up the Cabinet post, he will have to vacate his Mbeere North parliamentary seat.

IEBC chair hopeful Asembo faces tough queries over fraud claims, disciplinary cases as advocate
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 26, 2025

Panel Chair Nelson Makanda said they had received numerous complaints and supporting documents detailing allegations against Asembo.

Ruto nominates late Baringo Senator Cheptumo’s widow Hanna Wendot as Gender CS
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

Wendot and Ruku will now be vetted by the National Assembly before they can take up their new positions.

Fafi MP Salah Yakub blames NIS for recent Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 25, 2025

He challenged the NIS in the region to improve its operations and integrate with the community to gather valuable information that would aid in the fi...

Journalist injured in attack by machete-wielding gang terrorising Kwale residents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 23, 2025

The spate of attacks has heightened concerns over insecurity in the area, with residents calling on authorities to take swift action before the situat...

Who is in Charge? Nakuru residents question Governor Kihika’s absence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

The petitioners also accused the governor of failing to address social and security concerns, including the disappearance of Brian Odhiambo, a fisherm...

Education CS says KUCCPS portal to be opened by end month for new university applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

KUCCPS CEO Agnes Mercy Wahome said the agency had received details of available capacities from universities and was awaiting board approval to announ...

Government to hold Nakuru KWS officers accountable for missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 19, 2025

Murkomen said investigations had uncovered a criminal syndicate protected by KWS officers and suggested that Odhiambo’s disappearance might be linked...

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