Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has issued a stern warning to all government employees, that Monday, July 8, 2025, is a normal working day, and failure to report to duty will attract disciplinary action.

Speaking at St Mary’s College Embu on Sunday, CS Ruku emphasized the importance of adhering to the values and principles of public service as outlined in the Constitution.

The CS dismissed assumptions that Monday would be a public holiday amid anticipated Saba Saba commemorations.

“I want to call all public servants in the Republic of Kenya. Article 10 and Article 232 of our Constitution talk about the values and principles of public service. Tomorrow, Monday, is not a public holiday,” said Ruku.

“We are expected to be in our offices as per the HR policies and the Public Service Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual of 2016.”

The CS clarified that public officers are required to report to their duty stations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

He further pointed out that the counties of Mombasa and Garissa, working schedules are adjusted for climatic and cultural reasons, and the expected reporting time is 7:30 a.m.

“For those who think that tomorrow is a public holiday, let me be clear, we are required to be in our offices at the required time, according to the policies put in place,” he emphasized.

CS Ruku announced that he would personally  conduct impromptu spot checks on various government offices to ensure compliance with reporting time.

“As the CS, these spot checks you don’t know where I will be tomorrow. If I get to your office before you, you will get show cause letters as to why you are not reporting to your work station at the required time,” he warned.

The warning comes as the country braces for possible street demonstrations on Monday, with some public servants reportedly planning to stay away from work in anticipation of unrest.