Mbeere North Member of Parliament Geoffrey Ruku has declared a net worth of KES 377 million while appearing before the Committee on Appointments on Monday, April 14. Ruku, who is President William Ruto’s nominee for Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Public Service, attributed his wealth to his private business ventures.
Ruku disclosed that he holds shares worth KES 250 million in a private company. In addition, he owns land and buildings valued at KES 40 million, with his family residence alone estimated at KES 60 million. His savings and Sacco shares amount to KES 15 million, and he owns vehicles worth KES 12 million.
President Ruto nominated Ruku to replace former Public Service CS Justin Muturi, who was recently dismissed. During his vetting, Ruku shared a reform-driven agenda focused on enhancing efficiency and transparency in the public service sector.
One of his key proposals is the introduction of a digital performance management system to improve accountability among public servants. “We need a system that connects all government offices digitally and allows civil servants to clock in and out via electronic timesheets,” Ruku stated during the vetting session. “This system will help monitor employee output and ensure services are delivered effectively.”
Ruku also addressed longstanding issues within the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). He pledged to pursue structural reforms by proposing amendments to existing laws to separate the TSC’s responsibilities, particularly regarding teacher recruitment and promotions.
“There have been persistent concerns about irregularities in the hiring and promotion of teachers,” Ruku noted. “We must create a transparent system to eliminate opportunities for corruption within the TSC.”
If approved by Parliament, Ruku will oversee a crucial ministry responsible for the management of public servants and implementation of reforms aimed at improving service delivery across government departments.
The vetting process continues as Parliament assesses the qualifications and integrity of President Ruto’s Cabinet nominees. Ruku’s emphasis on digitization, performance tracking, and anti-corruption measures highlights a commitment to transforming Kenya’s public service sector.
