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Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku made a surprise visit to Central Police Station hours after his swearing-in

According to Ruku, his visit was intended to assess the quality of public services provided at the station

The Public Service CS vowed to strengthen collaboration between his ministry and the National Police Service (NPS)

TUKO.co.ke journalist Ivan Mboto has over three years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya

Newly appointed Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has sparked reactions online after making an unannounced visit to Nairobi?s Central Police Station, just hours after officially taking the oath of office.

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku swung into action just moments after being sworn-in. Photos: Geoffrey Ruku.

Source: Twitter

Ruku, who was among several high-ranking government officials sworn into office on Thursday, April 17, made the impromptu visit as one of his first acts in office.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at State House, Nairobi, and was presided over by President William Ruto. Also sworn in during the same event were Hannah Wendot Cheptumo, the new Cabinet Secretary for Gender, as well as 14 newly appointed principal secretaries.

Shortly after the ceremony, Ruku headed straight to the Central Police Station in Nairobi.

Why did Ruku visit Central Police Station hours after swearing in?

Taking to his official social media platforms, the CS explained that the surprise visit was aimed at gaining first-hand insight into the nature and quality of services being delivered to members of the public through the station.

"On my first day in the office as CS for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, I had impromptu visit to Central Police Station to establish the quality of public services offered by the police," Ruku said.

He emphasised that police stations are not merely law enforcement hubs, but also critical service centres that interact with and assist ordinary Kenyans on a daily basis.

"Police stations and posts are key public service dispensation facilities across the country that provide security services to Kenyans every minute, every hour of every day," he added.

He further revealed plans for his ministry to collaborate closely with the National Police Service (NPS), expressing optimism that inter-agency cooperation could help uplift the standards of service delivery across the country.

"We have a responsibility in collaboration with the NPS, the relevant ministries and departments to enhance the delivery model displayed across the installations," he said.

Ruku also hinted at the digitisation of services provided through police stations and security installations for timeliness, accountability and transparency in accordance with the NPS service charter.

How did Kenyans react to Ruku's first day in office move?

The unexpected move by Ruku drew diverse reactions from Kenyans online, many of whom criticised his action and questioned whether police stations fall under his mandate.

Below are some of the comments:

Kiprotich Lang'at:

"Police is a national security organ not under the purview of Public Service Commission as per the constitution. Seems this CS has no idea what his role is. He is confusing his ministry for that of interior."

@kipruto_maritim

"This politicians are shameless, hapo F1 ameenda kwa ofisi ya OCS ameamsha OCS na akakalia kiti yake."

@wekmuk:

"Some MPs complained of his incompetence but he still was approved ,he's already misusing power."

Adrian Junior:

"It's always like that for kids with new toys ????????????."

Geoffrey Ruku announced plans to improve service delivery at police stations. Photo: Geoffrey Ruku.

Source: Twitter

Government to roll out digital occurrence book

In January, the Ministry of Interior's Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced the rollout of a digital occurrence book system starting in April.

This initiative is part of the government's broader modernisation programme aimed at enhancing police services, reducing corruption, and improving efficiency.

The reform, which aligns with recommendations from the National Task Force on Police Reforms, chaired by former chief justice David Maraga, is set to modernise police operations over the next seven years, including digitising traffic fines processing and other operations.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke