Ruto Holds Emergency Cabinet Meeting Amidst Calls for Dissolution


President William Ruto is leading a Cabinet meeting at State House following weeks of anti-government protests that have shaken the nation.

This meeting coincides with reports of a potential Cabinet shake-up, where some Cabinet Secretaries might be reshuffled or dismissed. An anonymous Cabinet Secretary told the Daily Nation that there is anxiety among the ministers, with many eager to learn their fate before proceeding with their ministry programs.

The protests, driven by youth dissatisfaction with Ruto's administration, have included calls for the president to step down due to his failure to address the country's problems. The Gen Z protesters have demanded action against government officials linked to corruption or poor performance over the past two years.

Despite the mounting pressure, some analysts believe the protests could provide Ruto with an opportunity to restructure his Cabinet. Charles Owino, Chairperson of the Council of the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, stated, "The President is the biggest beneficiary of the anti-government protests because he now has an opportunity to reshuffle the Cabinet and reduce salaries."

Defence CS Aden Duale has expressed his willingness to step aside if the president believes he has failed in his duties. "If the president feels I have let him down as a Minister of Defence, I want him to do the right thing, not only start with me and all the rest who have let him down, in the interest of Kenyans, and tell us to step aside. I am ready," Duale said during a JKLive interview on Wednesday.

This sentiment was echoed in a Senate session titled the State of the Nation, where senators, led by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, called for a complete overhaul of Ruto's cabinet to reduce the public wage bill. "Mr. President, dissolve and reconstitute the Cabinet. Disband offices like the Prime Cabinet Secretary that are not constitutionally mandated in Kenya," Khalwale remarked.



During a roundtable discussion with the media, President Ruto emphasized that he cannot dismiss a CS facing graft charges until they are convicted in court. "On fake fertilizer, the Minister Mithika Linturi was taken through a process in Parliament... I am a fair person and a believer in the rule of law. Even though I may not like you, I must respect due process. The moment we have a minister charged in court with evidence of crime, believe me, I will take the necessary action. We must give someone the benefit of the doubt until it is proven," Ruto said.

Kenyans now await Ruto's next steps to restore confidence in his government and address the economic challenges facing the country.




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