Kenya: Ruto to Reshape Cabinet for Broad-Based, Accepted Government

President William Ruto will need to rethink his cabinet formation to address widespread dissatisfaction that has fueled over two weeks of protests across Kenya.

On Wednesday evening, President Ruto dismissed his entire cabinet, including the Attorney General, following a national outcry over government inefficiency.

In Kenya, cabinet appointments are often based on political loyalty and contributions to the president’s election campaign, rather than on merit or expertise.

The constitution ideally…