Government mapped out regions facing food insecurity for assistance-CS Ruku.

The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Geoffrey Ruku and other leaders in Moyale town.

Government mapped out regions facing food insecurity for assistance-CS Ruku.

The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku has said that the government has mapped out regions negatively impacted by the prolonged drought and food insecurity for assistance.

He noted that residents from the 23 Counties classified as ASALs and which were the most affected will get both food and emergency supplies.

Ruku who was speaking in Moyale town when he flagged off the distribution of relief food reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that no Kenyan dies of hunger.

CS Ruku emphasized that the food distribution initiative is part of a broader government outreach targeting arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs).

“The exercise we are carrying out today is aligned with Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, which mandates his Ministry to lead special programmes and humanitarian interventions in underserved regions,” he said.

“We have enough food for Kenyans, and that’s why I’m in Moyale today, to ensure our people are reached and no one goes hungry,” he said. “This is a continuous effort by the government to safeguard lives and dignity, especially in drought-affected Counties,” he added.

The CS was accompanied by local and regional leaders, including Moyale MP  Jaldessa Guyo, Marsabit Women Representative Waqo Naomi, Garissa Women Representative Amina Udgoon, North Horr MP Adhe Wario, and Mandera South MP  Haro Abdul.

He urged residents to remain steadfast in supporting President William Ruto’s administration. “We are focused on delivery, not distractions. The opposition has nothing substantive to offer but rhetoric.

As part of the government’s plan to decentralize services, the CS announced the upcoming Huduma Centre in Moyale, a long-awaited facility expected to significantly ease access to essential government services such as ID registration, birth certificates, and social support programmes.

The event was part of the Ministry’s ongoing Special Programmes Outreach, branded under the “Huduma Smart Serikalini” initiative and themed “Fresh Approach, Timeless Impact.” It aims to reinforce the government’s presence in marginalized regions and build resilience through coordinated support in food security, human capital development, and essential services.

Moyale MP on his part said president Ruto’s administration was walking the talk in terms of delivering on the promises it made to Kenyans.

The MP said key projects in the North Eastern region, particularly road construction and connectivity, which he said are vital to unlocking economic opportunities and regional integration.

“Truth be said we have seen a lot f improvement in various sectors including  infrastructure to better access to social services. Healthcare system is also working. This government is walking the talk,” Guyo said.

On her part the Marsabit woman representative praised President Ruto’s leadership for stabilizing the economy and placing the country on a recovery trajectory.

“The President has managed to steer our economy away from collapse. We are now on the right path as a nation,” she said.

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