Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, Sunday urged Kenyan youth to embrace dialogue and constructive engagement to address the nation’s challenges instead of resorting to protests and destruction of property.
Speaking at Maria Consolata Iriamurai Parish in Mbeere South, and Mung’ethu during an interdenominational church service in mbeere nEmbu County, Ruku emphasized the importance of national unity and peaceful coexistence.
He accused the opposition, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, of attempting to divide the country along tribal lines — a move he said Kenyans of goodwill will firmly reject.
“Our strength as a nation lies in reasoning together and resolving issues peacefully.
We must avoid destruction and instead work hand in hand to build a better Kenya,” Ruku said.
He noted that for many years, the Mbeere community had been marginalized by previous regimes despite hosting vital national infrastructure, including the Seven Forks dams.
However, under the Kenya Kwanza administration led by President William Ruto, significant strides had been made to uplift the region.
