Kenyan President Ruto Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Protests

Kenyan President William Ruto dismissed all his Cabinet ministers and the attorney general after weeks of protests over high taxes and poor governance. He promised a new, efficient government run by permanent secretaries, following consultations to address the public's concerns.

Kenyan President Ruto Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Protests
William Ruto
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Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday took decisive action by dismissing all of his Cabinet ministers in response to ongoing public outcry over high taxes and governance issues.

In a televised address, Ruto announced that the attorney general would also be replaced and that ministries would be temporarily managed by their permanent secretaries.

The president emphasized that this move followed extensive consultation with the populace and affirmed his commitment to establishing a lean, efficient government structure to meet the people's needs.

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