Kenya’s president dismissed the entire government, except for two of its members

The president of Kenya has announced that he is dismissing his entire government, excluding only two of its members. The vice president and the foreign minister. After “listening to what the people of Kenya have to say and after studying the overall performance of the government, what it has implemented and its challenges”, William Ruto decided “to expel, with immediate effect, all its members”, he said in a press conference he gave at the presidential palace. The government reshuffle was widely expected following protests and riots after the new fiscal measures were announced in June. Only Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Deputy Prime Minister Rigathy Gatchagua will retain their posts. “I will immediately begin broad consultations with various sectors and political formations with the aim of forming a broad-based government that will help me fast-track necessary and urgent measures,” Ruto added. For the president, the new government should allow him to implement “radical measures” for […]
Source: News Beast

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