The opposition has been given key portfolios, as the president tries to quell anti-government protests.
Kenya's President William Ruto has nominated key allies of main opposition leader Raila Odinga to his cabinet, in the latest move to quell growing dissatisfaction with his government.This is the first time the opposition will serve in government since Mr Odinga took up the post of prime minister in then-President Mwai Kibaki's cabinet in 2008.
Mr Ruto's decision comes as he faces the biggest crisis of his presidency, with young people taking to the streets to demand his resignation under the hashtag #RutoMustGo. In an address to the nation, Mr Ruto said he had consulted extensively on forming a "broad-based government" that would spearhead a "transformational agenda" to make Kenya a "better, more just and prosperous" nation.
However, protesters have rejected a "broad-based" government, saying it merely perpetuates deal-making among Kenya's political elite.Hassan Joho andMr Ruto appointed 10 cabinet members in total, bringing his cabinet to 21. Cabinet appointments in Kenya are subject to parliamentary approval, something that likely to happen as the two main parties have struck a deal.He promised young people greater economic opportunities, but he has lost considerable support among them.Kenyans complained that they could not pay more taxes, when they were facing a cost-of-living crisis and there was widespread corruption and wastage in government.
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