This archive report was first published on 3 July 2020.
President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to constitute a legacy cabinet, a move that could see the jobs of three cabinet secretaries hanging in the balance. The targeted CSs include Simon Chelugui (Labor and Social Protection), Charles Keter (Energy), and Adan Mohamed (EACC).
According to intimate sources, the President has reached out to ODM leader Raila Odinga, Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, and ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi to propose nominees for the new cabinet.
Insights on the looming reshuffle reveal that President Uhuru Kenyatta has been in talks with senior politicians to help him finish his term. Meanwhile, Deputy President William Ruto is busy constituting his 2022 political campaigns.
While the head of state is finding senior politicians to help him finish his term, the Deputy President William Ruto is busy constituting his 2022 political campaigns. The reshuffle is also feared to affect the ministers from the backyard of President Uhuru Kenyatta, especially Mt. Kenya.
However, insights hint that Land CS Farida Karoney and her colleague from Trade ministry Betty Maina are likely to retain their positions. The reshuffling is likely to scrap off the principal secretaries and will involve portfolio rescheduling.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa explained, "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."
