The Government has reiterated its commitment to eradicating hunger and enhancing service delivery in marginalized regions, as a major food distribution drive kicked off in Moyale, Marsabit County.
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, led the outreach at Baraza Park in Moyale town, assuring residents that no Kenyan would be left behind in the fight against hunger.
“We have enough food for Kenyans, and that’s why I’m in Moyale today, to ensure our people are reached and no one goes hungry,” Ruku said. “This is a continuous effort to safeguard lives and dignity, especially in drought-affected areas.”
The relief initiative, aligned with Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, targets 23 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties, where prolonged drought and food insecurity have severely impacted vulnerable communities.
Ruku was accompanied by leaders including Moyale MP Prof. Jaldessa Guyo, Marsabit Woman Rep Hon. Waqo Naomi, Garissa Woman Rep Hon. Amina Uudgoon, North Horr MP Hon. Adhe Wario, and Mandera South MP Hon. Haro Abdul, all of whom echoed the government’s call for unity and continued public support.
Beyond relief aid, Ruku emphasized long-term development, announcing the establishment of a Huduma Centre in Moyale to improve access to critical government services such as ID registration, birth certification, and social support.
“We are bringing services closer to the people. A Huduma Centre here will transform how locals interact with government,” he noted.
The CS also commissioned a newly completed administration block at St. Mary’s Mixed Day Secondary School, funded by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), and highlighted recent education gains, including the hiring of 76,000 teachers under President William Ruto’s leadership, with 24,000 more set to be employed in January.
“Our new university funding model ensures that learners from humble backgrounds access quality higher education,” he added.
On infrastructure, Ruku said road construction in North Eastern Kenya is crucial to spurring trade, creating jobs, and fostering regional integration. “We are building roads to connect communities. These long-term investments will transform this region,” he affirmed.
The visit forms part of the “Huduma Smart Serikalini” outreach initiative, themed “Fresh Approach, Timeless Impact”, which aims to enhance the government’s presence in underserved areas and strengthen resilience through food security, education, and human capital development.
Ruku concluded by thanking President Ruto for stabilizing the economy and reaffirming his administration’s resolve to deliver tangible impact. “We are focused on delivery, not distractions. The opposition has nothing substantive to offer but rhetoric,” he said.
The Marsabit mission marks another milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to promote inclusive development and humanitarian support across Kenya.
Written By Rodney Mbua
