- Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku explained why Deputy President Kithure Kindiki missed the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo county
- Ruku shared Kindiki’s contributions to the event while assuring the public of the government’s efforts to ensure food security
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features in digital and print media.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has disclosed that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is unwell and was unable to attend the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo county.
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Speaking at the event on Monday, December 22, Ruku informed the gathering that Kindiki had sent him to represent him and to purchase goats as a show of unity with the people.
He explained that despite his illness, the deputy president had contributed funds for the auction, underscoring his commitment to the community.
“I have been sent by your deputy president, who is not feeling well. He told me to greet the people of Baringo when I arrive. He also sent me a lot of money to buy goats for Christmas. So if you see that he is not here, know that he has sent me and is with you in spirit,” Ruku said.
Ruku further expressed the need to replicate similar goat auction festivals in Mbeere North, Embu county, in 2026 to promote residents.
Further, he praised President William Ruto for prioritising food security in drought-stricken regions such as Taita Taveta, Mandera, and Turkana.
Ruku emphasised that sufficient resources are available to prevent hunger and urged local administrators to promptly report any cases of food scarcity so that relief can be provided.
He also assured Kenyans that the government has put in place measures to ensure livestock in areas like Garissa, Wajir, and Turkana receive adequate feed during dry spells.
“We have put in place plans as a department to ensure that livestock affected by drought in Garissa, Turkana, Wajir and other areas get enough feed. The government has enough resources to ensure no Kenyan sleeps hungry for lack of food,” he added.
Did Kenyans pray for Kithure Kindiki?
Victor Khan
“Sickness is part of our daily life. Quick response to Mr Deputy President.”
Don Hopy
“Being sick is normal, maybe ni homa ya December.”
Mwamburi Mwachoki
“Fatigue… running across the country without rest. Get well soon.”
David Kyengo
“Anybody can fall sick because sickness is not meant to be for other people, but for everybody. May God intervene in his case.”
Bonface Karithi
“I wish him a quick recovery. May God deliver him from the shadows of death in Jesus’ mighty name.”
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