Kenya President Dismisses Most of Cabinet Following Anti-Government Protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed almost his entire cabinet and announced consultations to form a “broad-based government” after weeks of sometimes deadly anti-government protests against planned tax hikes.

Ruto said the move, announced on Thursday, affects all ministers including the attorney-general.

Only Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi have held onto their posts, the president said.

Ruto said his decision was taken “upon reflection,…