TANA RIVER-Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, has urged residents of Tana River County to turn out in large numbers to register for national identity cards.
Speaking in Wayu, Galledyetu Sub-County, Ruku said obtaining a national ID was essential for accessing government services.
“Every eligible Kenyan should acquire a national identity card because it is the key to accessing government services and exercising their constitutional rights,” he said.
The Cabinet Secretary also called on residents to register as voters in preparation for the 2027 General Election.
“I urge all eligible residents to register as voters early so they can fully participate in choosing the country’s leadership in 2027,” Ruku added.
On the political front, Ruku criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of making statements that could fuel division among communities.
He also defended Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over his recent remarks, saying that if leaders serving in government are summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over their statements, then Gachagua should be the first to appear.
“If government leaders are to be questioned by the NCIC, then Gachagua should be the first to answer before the rest of us,” he said.
Ruku further maintained that leaders and residents from the Mt. Kenya region would remain part of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Come 2027, the people and leaders of the Mt. Kenya region will remain firmly in the UDA government,” he stated.
The Cabinet Secretary also addressed concerns over the Kenya Meteorological Department’s forecast of heavy rains expected in October across the Coast and North Eastern regions. He assured residents that the government was prepared to respond to any emergencies and support those affected.
“The government is fully prepared to ensure no one suffers unnecessary losses. Those who incur losses due to flooding will receive government assistance,” Ruku said.
Meanwhile, Tana River Woman Representative Amina Dika expressed confidence that President William Ruto would secure a second term in office.
“We will ensure President William Ruto wins a second term, and Tana River County will deliver even more votes to UDA than it did in the 2022 General Election,” Dika said.
Taveta Member of Parliament John Bwire Okano also urged Coast residents to register for national identity cards and subsequently register as voters.
“Residents of the Coast region should obtain their identity cards and register as voters so that in 2027 we can deliver more than three million votes for President William Ruto,” Okano said.
