This archive report was first published on 20 June 2020.
President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to unveil a new-look Cabinet in the coming days, reflecting emerging political realignments in the country.
According to sources privy to the matter, up to seven Cabinet secretaries may be dropped to pave way for the formation of a government of national unity.
After overhauling Jubilee Party leadership in Parliament, President Kenyatta is said to have shifted his focus to the Cabinet, where he is expected to make major changes by introducing experienced hands to drive his pet project of enhancing national cohesion.
Those familiar with his thinking say the President has already made up his mind that to secure an environment necessary to deliver on his projects and secure his legacy, some of his lieutenants in the Cabinet must leave.
Among the CSs said not to be sitting pretty include those perceived to have the Head of State's ear, such as James Macharia (Transport and Infrastructure) and Sicily Kariuki (Water).
Others are Keriako Tobiko (Environment), Simon Chelugui (Labour) and Adan Mohammed (East African Affairs). Rachel Omamo (Foreign Affairs), Amina Mohammed (Sports) and Joe Mucheru (ICT) have also been mentioned as possible casualties.
Those affected will be dropped for various reasons ranging from corruption in their dockets, inefficiency, and showing interest in the 2022 election.
Former PS Carey Orege, a close ally of Raila, said he was unaware of the move, stating 'Those things are only known by the President and his people.'
Richard Bosire, a Political Science lecturer at the University of Nairobi said the cooperation agreements signed with opposition is motivated by the need to be accommodated in government.
