Tension in Embu as DP Kindiki clashes with CS Ruku
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has publicly criticized Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku for what he described as "public incitement"
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has publicly criticized Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku for what he described as “public incitement” regarding ongoing government development projects.
Speaking during a meeting with over 5,000 elders from Embu, an event co-hosted by the two leaders, Kindiki rebuked the newly appointed CS for calling on the government to tarmac roads in the region.
Ruku had appealed to the Deputy President to prioritize infrastructure improvements in Siakago on behalf of the elders, a move that appeared to irk the DP.
“You are now part of the Cabinet,” Kindiki told Ruku. “You should not be inciting the public with complaints. Instead, you should be providing solutions within the Cabinet, which is the top decision-making organ of government.”
Kindiki reminded Ruku that as a Cabinet Secretary, he holds a position of influence and should channel development concerns through appropriate government mechanisms, rather than making public appeals that could be perceived as dissent.
“The President entrusted you with that flag. Respect it. It’s not just a piece of cloth,” the Deputy President said pointedly, urging his colleague to act with decorum and responsibility in public forums.
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Earlier in the day, the Deputy President was in Meru County, where he attended a church service and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to development. He highlighted ongoing projects, including the construction of over 400 markets nationwide—14 of which are located in Meru.
Later, Kindiki proceeded to Kiambu County, where he joined boda boda and mama mboga (informal traders) saccos in Ndumberi for an empowerment initiative.
He encouraged local traders to support the Kenya Kwanza administration, expressing optimism that the government will fulfill its development pledges.
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