While being interviewed on a local radio station, lawyer Ahmednassir said, “If President Ruto does not get his cabinet right this time, we will know he is the problem.” Ruto recently fired his entire cabinet, signaling a shift towards accountability and professional governance. However, the reappointment of some members has left Kenyans questioning whether the root of Kenya’s leadership crisis lies with the president.
Kenya’s political landscape has long been plagued by tokenism and cronyism. Cabinet positions are often awarded based on political loyalty rather than merit.
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