Following what appears to be irreconcilable differences between President Kenyatta and Mr Ruto, the DP’s allies have been on the receiving end. In the National Assembly, DP ally Aden Duale (Garissa Township) was knocked out of the lofty perch of majority leader as Cecily Mbarire (nominated) and MP Benjamin Washiali (Mumias East) were stripped of majority whip and deputy majority whip posts, respectively. So far, ODM leader Raila Odinga, Kanu chairman Gideon Moi, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Musalia Mudavadi (Amani National Congress) are expected to propose Cabinet appointees. A shake-up lower down, at the levels of principal secretaries and secretaries, is also in the offing, with the political leaders also presenting their candidates. The Nation could not establish which Cabinet portfolios would be affected, but the National Treasury and Transport were mentioned.

Source: Daily Nation July 03, 2020 07:52 UTC