I am worth Sh377 million – CS nominee Ruku

Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special projects cabinet secretary nominee, Geoffrey Ruku has said that he is worth Sh377 million.

Speaking on Monday when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments, Ruku said his wealth is divided into lands and buildings, sacco and savings, shares and vehicles.

“Lands and buildings Sh40 million, family residence Sh60 million, Sacco and savings Sh15 million, Shares from private company Sh250 million, Motor vehicles about Sh12 million, a total of Sh377 million,” he said.

It is standard procedure for CS nominees to declare their worth during vetting by the Committee on Appointments chaired by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.

President William Ruto nominated Ruku as the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes on March 26, 2025.

If approved, he will replace Justin Muturi, who was dismissed.

The 45-year-old won the parliamentary seat on the DP ticket in the 2022 general election after garnering 17, 069 votes to beat three other candidates in the race.

The lawmaker, a key ally of President Ruto, made the first parliamentary attempt in 2013 but lost to Muriuki Njagagua.

In 2017, he gave politics another stab, this time on the Jubilee party ticket for the Embu Senate, but again lost this time round to Njeru Ndigwa.

During vetting, Ruku vowed to streamline the Public Service sector, especially on the issue of employment.

He said that he will make sure the face of Kenya is reflected in all public appointments as envisioned in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Ruku said that he will serve the country without fear or favour, should he be approved for the position.