Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku
Kenyan politician and Cabinet Secretary
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Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku (born 1980) is a Kenyan politician serving as the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes since April 2025.[1][2] He was the Member of Parliament for Mbeere North Constituency from 2022 to 2025.[3]
Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku | |
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Ruku in 2025 | |
| Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes | |
| Assumed office 17 April 2025 | |
| President | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | Justin Muturi |
| Member of Parliament for Mbeere North Constituency | |
| In office 2022–2025 | |
| Preceded by | Muriuki Njagagua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1980 (age 45–46) Embu County, Kenya |
| Party | Democratic Party (Kenya) |
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| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
Ruku was born in Embu County.[citation needed] He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in 2002, and later a Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations (2005) and an MBA in Finance (2009) from the University of Nairobi.[1]
Professional career
From 2006 to 2009, Ruku worked as MASHAV coordinator at the Embassy of Israel in Kenya.[1] He later engaged in climate finance and development projects, including leadership roles in private and non-governmental initiatives, and served as a trustee of Kenya’s Water Services Trust Fund from 2015 to 2017.[1]
Political career
Member of Parliament (2022–2025)
Ruku was elected MP for Mbeere North Constituency in the 2022 general election.[3] In 2024 he introduced the Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024; after public criticism, he announced that he would withdraw the bill.[4][5]
Cabinet Secretary (2025–present)
On 17 April 2025, President William Ruto appointed Ruku as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, succeeding Justin Muturi.[6][2] During vetting he declared a net worth of KSh 377 million.[7]
As CS, Ruku has announced plans for a mobile application to monitor attendance and productivity in the civil service and has conducted unannounced inspections of government offices.[8][9][10]