This archive report was first published on 3 July 2020.
President Uhuru Kenyatta is preparing to assemble a new Cabinet, which could see the sacking of 3 Cabinet Secretaries. The targeted CSs include Simon Chelugui (Labour and Social Protection), Charles Keter (Energy), and Adan Mohammed (EAC).
According to sources, the reshuffle could also affect ministers from the head of state's backyard, Mt Kenya. This comes as President Kenyatta reaches out to various leaders, including ODM leader Raila Odinga, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, and ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi, to propose nominees.
However, Mudavadi seems to be weighing his options, with insiders indicating that he has yet to sign a deal with the head of state or Jubilee Party. In contrast, Lands CS Farida Karoney and her Trade counterpart Betty Maina are likely to keep their jobs.
The reshuffle will trickle down to the principal secretaries and involve portfolio reorganisation. As Deputy President William Ruto assembles his 2022 dream team, Uhuru is recruiting about 20 senior politicians in an expanded executive who will help him complete his term.
“The DP is likely to benefit from an expanded Executive because he will be in a position to reach out to more leaders to build a coalition together and share responsibilities bolstering his State House bid,” Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa explained.
