[PHOTOS] Ruto holds meeting with CSs, PSs at State House

President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua have met with Cabinet and Principal Secretaries at the State House Nairobi.

The meeting comes a few days after the Cabinet's swearing-in last week Thursday.

During the Monday morning meeting, Ruto directed the secretaries to avoid corruption, be efficient and prioritise programs that will create jobs for the young people.

He urged them to live by the oath of office they took.

He noted that they have formed a broad-based government to unite the country and rally all Kenyans behind the country's transformation journey.

"I call on those selected to serve in the Cabinet to focus on the implementation of programmes and policies that will transform the lives of Kenyans and move the country forward," he said.

"Let us not waste this golden opportunity."

On Thursday, Ruto tasked the team to take the lead in the fight against corruption and to communicate the government agenda effectively.

He urged the team to take note of Kenyans' demands "who have made their expectations known in bold terms and showed their intolerance to corruption and ineptitude".

"You will be team players, servant leaders, faithful trustees, effective stewards of people's interests and dependable custodians of their resources. Go forth and from this day, focus on delivery and dedicate your time and effort to the implementation of what the nation demands," Ruto said.

"Never let your interest come in the way of your duties. You have my full support but that support would end if it is in conflict with my responsibility to be accountable to the people of Kenya."