Public Service Cabinet Secretary, Geoffrey Ruku, has urged residents of Kiambu County not to be intimidated by impeached Deputy President and DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua and what he termed as his “opposition brigade.”
Speaking during a public the wedding of Lari MP Kahangara in Kiambu on Saturday, CS Ruku said the people of the Mt Kenya region should remain steadfast in supporting the government, dismissing opposition rhetoric as empty political posturing.
“We will not allow leaders who were in government and failed to deliver to mislead wananchi,” Ruku said.
“The Kenya Kwanza administration remains focused on transforming livelihoods, creating jobs, and strengthening public service delivery.”
Ruku vowed to defend the Kenya Kwanza administration led by President William Ruto until 2032, saying the government is committed to fulfilling its development agenda across the country.
He accused opposition leaders of attempting to rewrite history, noting that many of them previously held senior positions in government but did not implement meaningful reforms.
“They cannot claim to offer solutions now when they had the opportunity to serve and did little,” he added.
Taking direct aim at Gachagua, Ruku criticized what he described as “chest-thumping politics” over perceived political dominance in the Mt Kenya region.
“He has been going around claiming that he owns Mt Kenya politically, yet the people have shown otherwise,” Ruku said, citing the recent Mbeere North by-election as evidence of shifting political ground.
In the closely watched contest, Leo Wamuthende emerged victorious and now serves as the Member of Parliament for Mbeere North Constituency, defeating candidates allied to Gachagua’s camp.
“That outcome sent a clear message that leadership is earned through service and development, not intimidation or political noise,” Ruku asserted.
The Cabinet Secretary reiterated the government’s commitment to empowering youth, strengthening human capital development initiatives, and improving service delivery within the public sector.
He urged Kiambu residents to rally behind national unity and development-focused politics rather than divisive narratives.
“Our focus is on delivery. We are asking Kenyans to judge us by our work,” Ruku said. “We will continue to protect and defend this administration as it works to uplift every region of our country.”
