Kenyan President William Ruto Fires Almost Entire Cabinet
Growing anti-government protests cited as reason for mass dismissal
Ruto names 11 new nominees to start forming new broad-based Cabinet
Kenyan President William Ruto has fired almost his entire cabinet after weeks of anti-government protests, he announced on Thursday. The move comes as Ruto faces growing pressure to address economic and social issues in the country.
In a statement, Ruto said that he had "lost confidence in the ability of the current Cabinet to deliver on the mandate of the people of Kenya." He added that the new Cabinet would be "lean and efficient" and would focus on delivering results for Kenyans.
The sacking of the cabinet has been met with mixed reactions. Some Kenyans have welcomed the move, saying that it was necessary to shake up the government and bring in fresh ideas. Others have expressed concern about the timing of the move, coming as the country faces a number of challenges.
Ruto has named 11 new nominees to start forming the new Cabinet. The nominees include former ministers and technocrats, and they will be subject to vetting by Parliament before they can be confirmed.
The new Cabinet is expected to be sworn in next week. Ruto has said that he wants the new team to be "focused, disciplined, and result-oriented." He has also said that he wants the new Cabinet to "work with the people of Kenya to deliver on our shared agenda for change."
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