President Kenyatta to Make Major Reshuffle in Government

President Kenyatta is reportedly set to make a major reorganization in his government in the coming weeks.

The changes will involve top government officials including a reshuffle in the Cabinet where up to six Cabinet Secretaries and several Principal Secretaries will be affected, the Standard reports.

Jubilee Party vice chairperson David Murathe, a close ally of President Kenyatta, has confirmed a major overhaul in government is underway.

“I can assure you the President is going to be ruthless,” The Standard quotes Murathe.

The reshuffle is said to be part of ongoing efforts by President Kenyatta in the fight against corruption and to help secure his legacy ahead of the expiry of his final term in 2022.

In his Jamhuri Day speech at Nyayo Stadium last week, President Kenyatta vowed to stamp out corruption in government, warning that no one will be spared.

“All arms of Government must work together to ensure our nation gets rid of this menace. To those engaging in fraud and abuse of office, please listen to me keenly, you can run but you cannot hide,” said President Kenyatta.