Top Officials Losing Weight Over Work, Ruto Says CapitalFMKenya: Kenya
He said despite reservations by a section of taxpayers on the appointments, the fifty designated as deputy ministers will deliver value for money.
"On appointing CAS that's the plan of my government. It's my decision and I see the need for CAS to be there in my government," said Ruto. "Today my deputy is almost sleeping in the office. Even Musalia is losing weight nowadays because of work. I need more workers because the agenda of changing Kenya requires more hands and minds," Ruto noted.
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