Kenya: Why Ruto’s Tone Deaf Action Will Give Him Sleepless Nights

Kenyan President William Ruto has squandered a chance to unite the country and restore stability by reappointing six previously dismissed cabinet secretaries, triggering widespread criticism from citizens demanding substantial government changes.

The reappointments, announced last week, have sparked a wave of discontent among Kenyans who had been vocal about the need for new faces and reforms within the government.

Dr Ruto had fired the cabinet a fortnight ago to appease demonstrators who have…