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Renewed hope for stalled reforms in Public Service docket after latest leadership changes
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 22, 2025

Dr. Imbunya stressed the value of partnership and open dialogue in achieving effective service delivery.

National Assembly approves Ruku, Wendot for Cabinet roles amid controversy and consensus
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

With both nominees now cleared by MPs, the next step is for the Speaker to forward the report to the President.

National Assembly Committee on Appointments approves Ruku, Cheptumo for Cabinet Secretary positions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

In its report, the committee noted that Ruku demonstrated a clear understanding of the administrative, technical and topical issues relevant to his do...

Public Service CS nominee Ruku proposes splitting of TSC powers to curb graft
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

He acknowledged that he is on record for having spoken out about corruption in the promotion of teachers, citing personal knowledge of colleagues who...

Public Service CS nominee Ruku defends protest Bill, says it aims to protect rights of all Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Ruku said the Bill’s primary goal is to balance the right to protest with the rights of other citizens who may not participate in such demonstrations.

Watch: MPs vet Public Service CS nominee Geoffrey Ruku
Mercy Asamba  |  Apr 14, 2025

The vetting process is being handled by the National Assembly Committee on Appointments. The committee will later table its report before the National...

Ex-CS Justin Muturi claims Ruto controls Cabinet with an iron fist, stifling dissent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

Muturi claimed that after his sacking, many Cabinet Secretaries are too afraid to associate with him, speak freely, or even answer his calls, fearing...

MPs to vet Ruto's CS nominees Geoffrey Ruku, Hanna Cheptumo on April 14
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

Their vetting will commence at 2 pm, starting with Geoffrey Ruku, the current Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, who has been nominated for the Pu...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Rights groups say proposed law to regulate demos could be used against peaceful protesters
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 19, 2025

The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...

MPs start debate on controversial protests bill that caused backlash
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 07, 2024

The bill’s first reading proceeded despite its sponsor, Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, having assured Kenyans he would withdraw it following a...

Mbeere North MP censures coastal leaders over muguka stance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2024

In a June 5 letter to the Coast Parliamentary Group, MP Geoffrey Ruku asked the leaders to reconsider their refusal to attend a consultative forum on...

Bill seeks to bar Kenyans from masking faces during protests
Mary Wambui  |  May 27, 2024

The Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024, seeks to enforce accountability and transparency on protest conveners and participants in the event of dama...

UN sanctions six Congo rebels as violence escalates
Amina Wako  |  Feb 22, 2024

The M23, a rebel group, has faced accusations from both the UN and international human rights organizations of perpetrating atrocities in eastern DRC.

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