Controversial parliamentary Bills sponsored by Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee Geoffrey Ruku during his tenure as Mbeere North MP resurfaced during his vetting.
Ruku, who appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Appointments chaired by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, had a difficult time convincing members that his anti-corruption and anti-demonstrations bills were in the country's best interest.
He was being vetted alongside Hanna Cheptumo, the nominee for Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage.
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohammed questioned Ruku about his proposed amendments to the Anti-Corruption Act, which sought to alter the tendering process. "I would like to ask Geoffrey Ruku whether he is truly prepared to serve the country as a Cabinet Secretary, considering he was often hawkish and acted more as a defender for a leader in Parliament, defending the side he represented instead of advocating for the country's interests," said Junet.
