This move comes as a fresh opportunity for President Ruto to reward his close allies who missed out in the Cabinet and principal secretary appointments. Confirming the planned reshuffle, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Alfred Mutua, emphasized that the process will not be driven by revenge or unfair treatment. It is not uncommon for presidents to use diplomatic postings as a way to reward their key allies and to gain influence in foreign countries. The prime diplomatic postings, particularly in large countries, offer significant influence and prestige. However, it remains to be seen how the new envoys will perform and what impact they will have on Kenya's foreign policy.

Source: Daily Nation January 30, 2023 19:36 UTC