Ruku urges civil servants to don Kenyan jersey in support of Harambee Stars
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged all public servants to wear the Kenyan jersey in their offices throughout August as a show of support for our national team, the Harambee Stars, during the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament.
Speaking during a church service on Sunday, August 3, 2025, Ruku emphasised the significance of Kenya hosting the continental event at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium, saying it was a proud moment for the nation.
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He described the occasion as a rare opportunity to unite behind the national team and celebrate the spirit of patriotism through sport.
He clarified that while disciplined forces like the police and military are exempt due to uniform regulations, all other civil servants from both county and national governments are encouraged to wear the jersey during working hours in their offices.
“Kama waziri wa public service, leo taifa yetu ya Kenya iko na bahati kubwa kwa kuwa, we are hosting a continental occasion pale Kasarani, Kenya imepata bahati to host all teams of Africa kwa ile tunaita CHAN and so that we can be able to support our national team,mimi naomba wafanyikazi wote wa serikali, all the public servants of the Republic of Kenya to support our team to be patriotic by supporting Harambee Stars,” Ruku said.
“For this month of August kama tutaweza kuwa tunavaa ile jersey ya Harambee Stars katika maofisi yetu kwa hii mwezi kwahivyo kama wewe uko na uwezo wa kununua jersey ya Harambee Stars kama wewe ni mfanyikazi wa serikali ya county government na national government, isipokuwa the displine forces that is the police and the military, hao wengine wote even those in public ministries tuweze kuanzia kesho tukienda kwa ofisi zetu yule ambaye ako na uwezo wakuvaa jersey ya Harambee Stars you are free to wear it in office for the month of August.“
Additionally, the CS said that in order to support the national team and cultivate a winning spirit, public servants must show patriotism from the very top.
“Ilituweze kusupport outr team, the winning spirit, nataka tukuwe na Harambee Stars kuanzi leo hadi ile wakati tutafika finals, we must be patriotic as the public servants, so am calling upon all of them from the President, the Deputy President, the CSs, PSs and to all those working in different ministries, lets wear Harambee Stars Jersey from tommorow all the way to the finals,” he said.
CHAN tournament
Ruku’s appeal comes at a time when the Harambee Stars are basking in the spotlight after a promising start in the CHAN tournament, with high hopes that they will advance to the finals.
The match was a tightly contested affair, with Harambee Stars showing composure and discipline throughout.
The lone goal came in the first half from Austin Odhiambo, the creative playmaker from Gor Mahia, who fired home after a slick move in the additional half-time minutes.
