Kenya’s President Courts Rivals to Strengthen Fragile Leadership
Kenyan President William Ruto has added more opposition figures to his government to address the government’s growing unpopularity. The move follows a surprise meeting between him and former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Ruto has previously included several allies of opposition leader Raila Odinga in his government. Analysts believe Ruto’s actions are an attempt to stabilize his government, particularly in the politically crucial Mount Kenya region, which has become fraught following the impeachment of his deputy Rigathi Gachagua. hostility. Ruto has faced growing public dissatisfaction over rising taxes and deteriorating economic conditions over the past two years, culminating in massive protests against finance bills that would further raise taxes. To end the protests, he withdrew the bill and dismissed most of his cabinet. He has since appointed a new cabinet, including three Kenyatta allies and four Odinga affiliates, to form a broad-based government.
source: British Broadcasting Corporation
