CS Ruku Hits Out at Gachagua Over Mt Kenya Leadership Credibility Remarks

Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programs CS Geoffrey Ruku has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for making what he called “baseless and divisive” comments about the credibility of Mt Kenya leaders, accusing him of causing disunity in the region.

Speaking in Mbeere North during an education empowerment programme, CS Ruku condemned Gachagua’s recent comments suggesting that Mt Kenya leaders lack credibility.

He described the statements as “uncalled for and unbecoming” of someone who once occupied the country’s second-highest office.

The Cabinet Secretary accused the former Deputy President of hypocrisy, claiming that Gachagua frequently associates with the same leaders he now disparages.

Ruku further maintained that Mt Kenya already has an established and respected leadership structure under Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, whom he praised as an accomplished scholar and a man of integrity.

During the event, local residents voiced strong opposition to the Opposition candidate, citing Muturi’s earlier comments advocating for the abolition of NG-CDF bursaries. The crowd vowed to support the government-backed UDA candidate, Leonard Wamuthende, in the November 27 vote.

Ruku expressed confidence that the ruling coalition would perform strongly in the forthcoming by-elections across Mt Kenya, saying that unity and development remain the foundation of their political agenda.