Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has told off the Opposition over what he termed as fueling ethnic divisions and hatred in the country.
Speaking in Kisauni, Mombasa County, on Thursday, Ruku accused Opposition leaders of hiding behind tribal rhetoric after failing to deliver while serving in public office.
He said all they want is to create chaos and disorder in the country, as witnessed during recent protests, including those held on Saba Saba Day.
“There is a lot of incitement in our country, and it is brought about by tribalists and people full of hatred—those who want to see anarchy in the Republic of Kenya, those who are terrorizing the people,” Ruku said.
“There are others who failed in the work they were given by the people. Their work now is tribalism, incitement, and hatred. They are the ones who want to bring chaos to our country.”
Ruku, however, noted that the country will remain united and in support of the current administration until the next general election, when Kenyans will have the chance to elect a new government.
“I want to tell the people of Kisauni: the people of Kenya will remain united. They will stand with the President of the Republic of Kenya and the government until they go to the ballot and vote for another government.”
The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes spoke during a high-impact humanitarian mission in Mwakirunge, Kisauni, targeting vulnerable mothers affected by persistent food insecurity.
The visit, organized through the State Department for Special Programmes, saw the distribution of essential food and household supplies to women and children facing acute vulnerability.
He was hosted by Mombasa Woman Representative Zamzam Mohammed and Kisauni MP Rashid Bedzimba.
CS Ruku noted that the Ministry’s work is rooted in the belief that governance must translate into tangible and timely interventions in people’s lives.
“What we are doing here is the embodiment of a government that listens, responds, and restores hope. We are integrating immediate relief with long-term solutions, linking food assistance today with skills training and economic inclusion tomorrow,” he said.
He reiterated that his ministry is committed to institutionalizing a new model of public service, one that goes beyond offices and paperwork to meet people where they are, with both dignity and efficiency.
“This is the new face of service: not just policy, but presence. Not just promises, but action,” he stated.
