Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed reports alleging that he publicly lectured Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku during a public function in Embu on Sunday, May 11, terming the claims as “mischievous and malicious.”
In a statement issued on Monday, Kindiki denied accusations that he disrespected CS Ruku at the event, insisting that the two share a longstanding friendship and mutual respect.
“Seen a desperate, mischievous and utterly malicious twist insinuating that I lectured and disrespected my neighbour CS Geoffrey Ruku, my friend for years. Falsehood is cheap!” the Deputy President posted on his official communication channels.
The controversy arose following a public meeting in Siakago, Mbeere North, where CS Ruku urged the Deputy President to ensure that all roads in the area were tarmacked within a year.
The remarks appeared to provoke a sharp response from Kindiki, who reminded Ruku that as a Cabinet Secretary, he is now part of the government and should not act as though he were still a Member of Parliament.
“You cannot be a Cabinet Minister and instead of helping Kenyans to understand how the government is working to progress, and where it finds some difficulty, you come to complain like a normal citizen.
It is not possible. If you want to complain then get out of the government!” Kindiki stated during the event.
In his Monday statement, Kindiki reiterated that senior officials in government must align with collective policy and refrain from behavior that could be perceived as undermining the administration.
“In government, you are bound by government policy, decisions and actions. It is for the opposition to oppose, criticise and correct the government,” he emphasized.
The DP also used the occasion to pledge the construction of 400 market stalls in both Kiambu and Embu counties, urging patience and continued public support as the administration works to fulfill its development promises.
CS Ruku, who joined President Ruto’s Cabinet following the dismissal of former Attorney General Justin Muturi, has not publicly responded to the statements.
The exchange highlights rising tensions within the Kenya Kwanza administration amid growing scrutiny from both the public and internal stakeholders as the 2027 political season begins to take shape.
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