Ruto convene first cabinet meeting since anti-government demos amid calls cabinet overhaul
President William Ruto is currently chairing a Cabinet meeting at State House following weeks of anti-government protests that have gripped the country.
The Cabinet meeting comes amid reports of a looming shake-up to reshuffle some Cabinet Secretaries while others get a pink slip.
According to insiders, the situation as jittery and alleged that they sought to know their fate before proceeding with programs within ministries.
Ruto last chaired a cabinet meeting on June 11, 2024.
The cabinet meeting comes at a time when the country has witnessed protests, resulting in the loss of at least 41 lives and hundreds of injuries.
President Ruto revealed in an interview on Sunday that damage caused to state property during the protests was over Sh2.4 billion.
He also confirmed that he would take some time to soul-search and assess the performance of his cabinet, which he admitted had performed below par.
Yesterday, Senators piled pressure on the Head of State to dissolve his cabinet and dismiss corrupt officials from his administration.
Among them were senators aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration, who criticised the government for its apparent disregard for civilian hardships.
