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President William Ruto of Kenya made a decisive move on Thursday by dismissing all his cabinet members, excluding key positions, in response to ongoing anti-tax protests that have rocked the nation.
In a live broadcast addressing the nation, President Ruto stated, “Upon reflection and after a thorough assessment of the cabinet’s performance and challenges, and in accordance with the powers vested in me by Article 152(1) and 152(5)(b) of the Constitution, and Section 12 of the Office of the Attorney-General Act, I have decided to terminate the appointments of all Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney-General, effective immediately, except for the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.”
The protests, primarily against the anti-Finance Bill, have intensified, prompting President Ruto to take this significant step to address public discontent.
List of Sacked Ministers:
1. Njuguna Ndung’u: National Treasury and Planning
2. Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen: Roads and Transport
3. Aisha Jumwa: Gender, Culture, the Arts & Heritage
4. Aden Duale: Defence
5. Alice Wahome: Lands, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development
6. Hon (Dr.) Alfred Mutua, EGH: Tourism & Wildlife
7. Moses K. Kuria, HSC: Public Service, Performance & Delivery Management
8. Rebecca Miano: Investments, Trade & Industry
9. Kithure Kindiki: Interior and National Administration
10. Roselinda Soipan Tuya: Environment and Forestry
11. Zachariah Mwangi Njeru: Water, Sanitation & Irrigation
12. Peninah Malonza, OGW: East African Community, The ASALs & Regional Development
13. Mithika Linturi: Agriculture and Livestock Development
14. Ezekiel Machogu: Education
15. Davis Chirchir: Energy and Petroleum
16. Ababu Namwamba: Youth Affairs and Sports
17. Simon Chelugui: Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development
18. Salim Mvurya: Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs
19. Florence Bore: Labour and Social Protection
20. Eliud Owalo: Information, Communications and the Digital Economy
21. Susan Nakhumicha Wafula: Health
22. Mercy Kiiru Wanjau: Secretary to the Cabinet
