President William Ruto is reportedly planning to announce significant changes to his cabinet, prompted by a wave of public protests and mounting dissatisfaction over the past three weeks.
According to sources within the administration, several cabinet secretaries may be dismissed due to their perceived extravagance and questionable lifestyles.
Among those expected to face the axe are cabinet secretaries whose ostentatious displays of wealth have sparked public outrage and suspicions of corruption.
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Principal secretaries who have been implicated in corrupt activities are also likely to be removed from office.
The anticipated cabinet reshuffle comes as President Ruto seeks to restore public confidence and demonstrate his commitment to good governance. The recent protests, which led to his rejection of the Finance Bill 2024, have intensified scrutiny of his administration's spending and transparency.
"President Ruto is keen on sending a strong message that he is dedicated to fighting corruption and promoting accountability within his government," a source revealed.
"This shakeup is aimed at reassuring Kenyans that the president is listening to their concerns and taking decisive action."
In a bid to further address public expenditure concerns, President Ruto announced that several government offices would be eliminated. Notably, the offices of the First Lady Rachel Ruto and the Second Lady Dorcas Rigathi will be excluded from the new budget.
During a roundtable discussion with journalists at State House on Sunday, June 30, the president stated, "Offices such as that of the First Lady have existed before, but from tomorrow we are going to do away with that and other offices so that we can check our spending."
Additionally, the president revealed plans to abolish the positions of Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) as part of his administration's cost-cutting measures.