Kenyan President William Ruto has taken a significant step in addressing the ongoing protests in the country by appointing the first 11 members of his Cabinet. This move comes after weeks of demonstrations that initially began as opposition to a finance bill proposing new taxes but later escalated to calls for the president's resignation due to governance issues.
President Ruto has retained six former ministers in key positions such as defense and interior, signaling continuity in crucial portfolios. However, the appointment of a finance minister, responsible for the contentious budget, is still pending. The government's decision to introduce new taxes has been defended as necessary to manage the increasing public debt and boost internal revenue collection.
