Ruto’s latest Executive appointments have intensified speculation that the President could soon reshuffle his Cabinet amid legal pressure, political setbacks and 2027 election calculations.
President William Ruto faces pressure to rethink his Cabinet and political alliances after a major by-election setback in Mount Kenya raised questions about his support base.
Several of the ministers whose performance has repeatedly attracted public scrutiny are among his longest-serving political allies.
High Court ruled that Cabinet does not adhere to the two third gender rule. President in dilemma over legal demands and political considerations after verdict.
Judges say the current Cabinet fails to meet the constitutional gender threshold. Of its 25 members, only seven are women and 18 are men.
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang has replaced Sifuna in changes announced by Cheruiyot on the floor of the House.