- Ruto dissolved his entire cabinet
- This move is unprecedented
- Some ministers had been linked to corruption scandals
Kenyan President William Ruto has made a surprise move, dissolving his entire cabinet and dismissing the attorney-general, effective immediately.
This decision comes after recent deadly protests led to the withdrawal of a controversial tax bill. President Ruto cited the need for a “broad-based government” and will consult with various sectors and political formations to form a new government.
The deputy president and prime cabinet secretary are not affected by this decision. Senior civil servants will oversee government operations until a new cabinet is announced.
This move is unprecedented, occurring less than two years into Ruto’s presidency. Some ministers had been linked to corruption scandals, but Ruto had previously defended them.
The last time a Kenyan president dissolved the entire cabinet was in 2005. Ruto has been facing pressure from ongoing anti-government protests and calls for accountability, with some demanding his resignation.
He recently announced austerity measures and froze proposed pay rises for cabinet members and parliamentarians.
