This archive report was first published on 24 July 2019.
On July 24, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed Ukur Yattani as acting Treasury Cabinet Secretary, replacing Henry Rotich who was implicated and arrested over the Arror and Kimwarer dams scandal.
The move sparked mixed reactions from Kenyans, with some welcoming the decision and praising the president's commitment to fighting corruption, while others saw it as a public relations gimmick with political undertones.
Ukur Yattani's appointment was part of a broader shake-up in the government, with other officials being moved to new positions. For instance, Kamau Thugge, the principal secretary to Rotich, was replaced by Julius Muia.
Other notable appointments included Torome Saitoti as Principal Secretary for the State Department of Planning and Gordon Kihalangwa, who was moved from the Immigration PS position to the Ministry of Defence.
As the debate raged on social media, some Kenyans took to Twitter to express their opinions on the matter, with some making light of the situation.
