President William Ruto is facing growing pressure to dismiss several Cabinet Secretaries amid criticism over the performance of key ministries nearly two years after a sweeping Cabinet overhaul.
The President dissolved his Cabinet in July 2024, including then Attorney General Justin Muturi, before reconstituting it with a mix of allies and opposition figures in what he termed a move to create a broad-based government following nationwide protests.
Ruto’s appointments included allies of opposition leader Raila Odinga, with some taking up influential dockets such as Finance and Energy, while former President Uhuru Kenyatta allies like Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo were also brought into government.
However, prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has questioned the effectiveness of several Cabinet Secretaries, claiming some ministries appear inactive.
“I’m not being spiteful…I’m honestly asking…do we have ‘substantive’ CSs in key ministries like Environment, Gender, Labour, Water, East African Community and Agriculture?” Ahmednasir posed.
He added that some ministries seem dormant, alleging that officials spend time on routine activities without delivering results.
The remarks sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans, with some echoing concerns about performance while others defended the Cabinet, arguing that effectiveness should not be judged by public visibility alone.
Ruto has maintained that his Cabinet changes are aimed at improving service delivery and governance.
Recent reshuffles have seen key figures such as Aden Duale, Kipchumba Murkomen, and Soipan Tuya moved across ministries in efforts to strengthen government operations.
Despite the changes, critics continue to call for further restructuring, particularly in critical sectors, as pressure builds on the President to ensure efficiency and accountability within his administration.
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