CS Geoffrey Ruku Leads Relief Food Distribution in Drought-Stricken Mbeere South

By : Mweru Mbugua 

The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has led a relief food distribution exercise in drought-hit Mbeere South Constituency, rallying residents to support ongoing government interventions aimed at addressing food insecurity

During his tour of the semi-arid constituency in Embu County, Ruku engaged local leaders and residents on the devastating impact of the failed October–December 2025 short rains. The poor performance of the rains has left many households grappling with acute food shortages

Mbeere South is among several regions nationwide experiencing severe drought conditions, with hundreds of families in urgent need of assistance

The CS oversaw the distribution of relief food supplies in Gachoka (Mbeti South) and Kauraciri (Mavuria), where vulnerable households received bags of rice and beans as part of the government’s emergency response

Ruku said the exercise forms part of a broader national strategy to mitigate hunger and shield affected communities from further hardship

“The Government of Kenya will keep its word. No Kenyan should go to bed hungry,” he said, assuring residents that relief efforts would continue in drought-prone and food-insecure areas until stability is restored

The Cabinet Secretary urged residents of the larger Mount Kenya region to remain united and aligned with government programmes to maximise development gains

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He highlighted the role of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in championing development initiatives in the region, noting that stronger collaboration with the national government would accelerate economic empowerment

At the same time, Ruku cautioned against divisive politics, accusing certain leaders of spreading misinformation and attempting to fragment communities for personal interests

He reaffirmed that the administration of President William Ruto remains focused on fulfilling its promises, prioritising food security, social protection and public service reforms as part of its broader development agenda

As the visit concluded, Ruku assured residents that the government would continue monitoring the drought situation while rolling out both immediate relief and long-term mitigation measures to safeguard livelihoods