Gov't ready to tackle food crisis- CS Ruku assures

The government is fully prepared to address any food crisis arising from failed rains and will ensure that no Kenyan suffers from hunger, Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has said.

Speaking in Runyenjes, Embu County, during the burial of the late Johnson Mbogo Kabuthi, CS Ruku said the government is closely monitoring the food situation across the country.

He acknowledged that some parts of Kenya are currently experiencing drought but urged citizens to remain calm, assuring them that effective measures are already in place to mitigate the situation.

According to the CS, the government has put in place robust mechanisms to guarantee food availability for all Kenyans, regardless of their location, and is implementing proactive interventions to cushion vulnerable communities.

Ruku emphasized that food security remains a top priority for the Kenya Kwanza administration, particularly in the face of changing climate patterns that continue to affect agricultural production.

He noted that through his ministry, the government has strengthened emergency response systems to support communities affected by drought and hunger, including the distribution of relief food to the most vulnerable households.

“In the last year alone, my department has traversed many regions across the country to distribute relief food to Kenyans affected by drought and other calamities,” Ruku said.

He reiterated that the government will not allow any Kenyan to suffer due to lack of food.

The CS also lauded the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund, describing it as a game changer in the quest for long-term food security. He explained that part of the fund will be directed towards water projects, including the development of irrigation infrastructure.

“This fund will enable us to invest in irrigation and improve access to water, ensuring consistent food production even during dry seasons,” he said.

Ruku reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting Kenyans from hunger and building a resilient, food-secure nation for the future.