Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has denied claims made by Democracy Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua that he is campaigning to divide the Mt. Kenya region for the benefit of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of the upcoming general election. Ruku emphasized that he has never been dispatched by President William Ruto to ruin relations among the people of Mt. Kenya or split the region into two distinct factions Mt. Kenya East and Mt. Kenya West.
CS Ruku stated that the government’s main objective is to ensure the Mt. Kenya region achieves development, rather than dividing the area. He further explained that residents of Mt. Kenya are currently witnessing major development projects on a scale unseen since Kenya attained independence, attributing this success to the current administration.
His remarks come at a time when DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua accused him of promoting divisive politics in Mt. Kenya for the government’s benefit as the 2027 general election approaches.
Gachagua was quoted saying that the government will never succeed in politically dividing the region, pledging to ensure residents vote with one voice to remove President Ruto from power in the next general election. He added that his party, DCP, alongside the opposition, has strategies in place to liberate the country.
The DCP leader has been spearheading campaigns across various parts of the nation, urging Kenyans to support his efforts to free the country and improve livelihoods if given the opportunity to lead—an outcome he says he is confident in achieving.
However, CS Ruku maintained that President Ruto’s government remains strong and will not be intimidated by a few leaders who lack a development agenda for Kenyans. He stressed that the government’s primary focus remains enhancing the lives of citizens by successfully executing various development projects.
