Kenya's Ruto names Odinga allies to unity cabinet, protesters slam 'corrupt' deal
Kenya is to get a"broad-based" cabinet, President William Ruto announced, including his opponents in key positions.More cabinet nominees are still to come.
In a speech from his official residence, Ruto called the new government"a visionary partnership for the radical transformation of Kenya" and thanked those who had consulted on its formation for the"historic gesture of their patriotism". Demonstrations have continued even after he shelved the tax raises, with many activists now calling for him to resign and for far-reaching reforms to tackle graft.
"It's important to note @RailaOdinga is a traitor. He has betrayed the people, and formed a government of national looting with Zakayo," Mwangi said. He also said he would be proposing amendments to anti-corruption and public procurement laws and called on the police to release any innocent people who may have been arrested during the demonstrations.
Ruto initially praised protesters for being peaceful and mobilising across the ethnic lines that have traditionally defined Kenyan politics.
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