CS Geoffrey Ruku Demands Mass Arrests of Corrupt Civil Servants Named in EACC Report
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has issued a strong call to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), urging the immediate arrest of all civil servants named in its latest corruption findings.
He insisted that the government would no longer tolerate the misuse and theft of public funds by officials entrusted with public service.
Speaking on Wednesday, August 6, during a visit to Matuga Constituency in Kwale County for a Participative Special Programmes mission, CS Ruku made it clear that the current administration is determined to crack down on corruption, regardless of the status or position of the individuals involved.
“The EACC must take firm action and arrest every civil servant mentioned in the report. We cannot afford to protect dishonest officials any longer. The President has made his position clear—integrity is non-negotiable, and corruption has no place in our country,” Ruku stated.
The call comes just a day after the EACC released its latest report on Monday, August 5, which exposed alarming levels of corruption within key government ministries.
According to the report, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration ranked as the most corruption-prone institution within the national government, recording a high prevalence rate of 47.8 percent.
The Ministry of Health, currently under the leadership of CS Aden Duale, was listed second with a corruption prevalence of 19.7 percent.
The pensions department within the National Treasury came in third at 5.8 percent. Other ministries flagged in the report included Lands and Housing (4.7%), Education (4.1%), Roads and Transport (4.0%), and Defence (2.8%).
CS Ruku emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza government is committed to restoring public trust by cleansing the civil service of corrupt practices. He stated that this is not just another political promise, but a serious and urgent directive from the highest level of government.
“This is a directive straight from the top leadership. We are not just speaking for the sake of it. Corruption must be eliminated wherever it is hiding,” said Ruku.
He also called on ordinary Kenyans to take part in the fight against corruption by remaining alert and reporting any suspicious behavior by public officials. Ruku encouraged citizens not to remain silent but to raise the alarm whenever they suspect wrongdoing in government offices.
“Don’t be afraid to report corrupt individuals. If need be, call me personally or reach out to the relevant authorities. What matters most is that we expose these unethical practices,” he urged.
The EACC report paints a troubling picture of widespread corruption particularly in ministries that handle national security, public finance, and vital services such as identification and documentation of citizens. These areas have been flagged as particularly vulnerable to corruption and abuse of office.
Meanwhile, the report also identified ministries with the lowest levels of perceived corruption. These include the Office of the Attorney General (0.9%), Ministry of Sports (0.7%), Water (0.5%), Trade and Investments (0.4%), Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (0.3%), Tourism (0.1%), and ICT (0.1%).
Ruku concluded by reminding public servants of their duty to serve the people of Kenya with honesty and integrity. He reiterated that the government’s mission is to build a transparent and accountable system that reflects the values and aspirations of its citizens.
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