Ruto to Kenyans: Give my new Cabinet a chance to deliver
President William Ruto has asked Kenyans to allow his newly formed Cabinet the opportunity to fulfill their responsibilities, despite recent youth-led protests and public dissatisfaction over the past two months.
During a State House briefing following the swearing-in of 19 Cabinet Secretaries, President Ruto encouraged the public to support the new team as they work to achieve their goals in their roles.
“I ask citizens of our great nation to give a chance to these great men and women, to this new cabinet, and to support them to deliver on the mandate that has been given to them constitutionally and as they perform their duties in the best interest of our country,” he said.
“I urge you, therefore, to go forth and from this day, focus on delivery, and dedicate your time and effort to the implementation of the various strategies, programs, and projects that the nation’s transformation demands.”
The 19 Cabinet Secretaries are part of a comprehensive government strategy where the head of state has appointed opposition members to the cabinet.
“During the past month, I have made an effort to keep my promise to engage in extensive consultations with leaders from diverse sectors, both public and private, to constitute a broad-based government, powered by an inclusive bipartisanship that will accelerate and turbocharge the radical transformation of our economy and country,” he noted.
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The president stated that the country’s unity has reached new heights thanks to a comprehensive government approach, with leaders coming together to drive transformation.
“More than ever, it is clear that we are fully united by a shared devotion to secure a prosperous Kenya that serves us all. For this reason, I am persuaded that this moment in the life of our nation calls on us to build a strong ‘team of rivals’ to give our transformation agenda the best chance of success and to enhance inclusivity in national development.”
He highlighted pivotal historical instances when the nation turned to dialogue, which led to favorable outcomes. This was interpreted as a call for Generation Z to step away from the streets and participate in meaningful conversations.
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“It is this noble spirit – this willingness to negotiate, to listen, to find common ground in the middle of conflict, that drew our freedom fighters from the forests to the negotiating table at Lancaster House in London,” he said.
“It is also this wonderful gift that brought together the agitators of the Second Liberation from the streets to the InterParties Parliamentary Group dialogue, and thereafter to the Bomas of Kenya where our constitutional history was properly written.”
Critics have accused opposition members of exploiting the Gen Z-led protests to secure government positions, a time when Gen Z activists were demanding improved governance and greater accountability from leaders.
On July 11, President Ruto dismissed his entire cabinet, vowing to seek broad consultations and form a new cabinet that would include representatives from all political factions.
A few weeks later, he introduced his first and second rounds of cabinet nominees, featuring a mix of both familiar and new faces. Despite calls from Kenyans for new talent, nine Cabinet Secretaries were reinstated.
Attention now turns to the Nane Nane March scheduled for August 8, 2024, where Kenyans have pledged to march to State House in a bid to demand the president’s resignation.
Ruto to Kenyans: Give my new Cabinet a chance to deliver
