In the latest controversial appointment made this week, Kenya's Ruto has nominated Mary Wanyonyi, wife of former electoral commission chairman Wafula Chebukati, to lead the Commission on Revenue Allocation.
After assuming power last September, the majority of Ruto’s appointments have been considered tribal,The latest appointments that have raised concern include:Rashid Echesa: chairperson of the Kenya Water Towers Agency BoardKamau Thugge: governor, Central Bank of KenyaJoseph Gitonga: chairperson of the Board of the Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation
Despite the criticism, Ruto’s allies have come out strongly to defend his appointment. On numerous occasions, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that Ruto will only appoint those who supported his presidency. “[The] government is a company, some Kenyans are majority shareholders, others have none,” he said back in February.Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, another confidant of Ruto, dismisses the criticism, saying Ruto’s tribe also has the right to serve in his government, as long as they are qualified.
“We are also Kenyans, we have not arrived from Rwanda or Tanzania. Why should it be a problem when [we are] appointed [to] public offices,”ensure state appointments reflect the face of Kenya“Ruto should ensure his appointments are balanced to keep the country united,” he tells
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