Africa

Kenyan President Ruto Names Opposition Members to New Cabinet Amid Criticism

today25 July, 2024

Background

Kenyan President, William Ruto nominated four members of the main opposition party to his “broad-based” cabinet on Wednesday, aiming to address nationwide protests reports Reuters. However, the move has been criticized by activists as a corrupt bargain. Among the nominees is John Mbadi, proposed for the finance ministry, who is an ally of opposition leader Raila Odinga, Ruto’s rival in the 2022 election.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen