The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has called on the people of Mbeere North and the wider Embu County to remain firmly aligned with the Kenya Kwanza government.
Speaking at the funeral of his long-time friend Dionisio Njiru Kanyenji at Gikuyari village in Mbeere North, on Monday July 21st 2025, Ruku said the marginalized Mbeere community has witnessed unprecedented progress under President William Ruto’s leadership, more than under any previous regime since independence.
He emphasized that the government is delivering on its promises, with major infrastructure and social development projects already underway.
Among the notable developments he cited were the Kamburu and Kiambere bulk water projects, which are expected to benefit the entire Mbeere region.
Ruku noted that despite hosting the expansive Seven Forks hydroelectric dams, Mbeere residents have for decades suffered chronic water shortages, a challenge that this administration is now aggressively addressing.
He further mentioned the Kamata Irrigation Project, currently under construction at a cost of Ksh 150 million, and the Kanyuambora Irrigation Project, which has received Ksh 280 million in funding.
Additional allocations have been made in the current financial year to scale up the Kamata project.
Ruku also outlined ongoing road infrastructure works that had stalled under previous administrations but are now back on track.
These include the Embu PI–Makima–Machang’a Road, Kiritiri–Kiambeere–Mutuobare Road, and the Gikuyari–Muminji–Kiarie Road, all of which are factored into this year’s National budget. President Ruto is expected to officially launch these projects in August.
Turning to electrification, the CS noted that many homes across Embu are now being connected to electricity, an effort that marks a significant milestone for a region that has historically been bypassed despite contributing to the National power grid.
He said these developments are proof that the Kenya Kwanza government is attentive to the needs of the people.
On the issue of youth empowerment, Ruku assured residents that opportunities for young people are real and expanding.
He revealed that over 400,000 Kenyan youth are currently working in various countries abroad, thanks to government-facilitated diaspora job programs.
“All these programs are part of President William Ruto’s vision for a better Kenya,” Ruku said, reaffirming that the development narrative being promoted by the opposition is misleading and aimed at sabotaging progress.
