Kiambu Senator Advices MPs to Prioritize Public Opinion Before Approving CS Nominees

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• President William Ruto faced backlash for recycling six members from the previous cabinet in his new 11-member Cabinet, prompting public disapproval.
• Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa urged MPs to heed public opinion during the vetting process to avoid protests, emphasizing that the younger generation’s concerns have been heard.

President William Ruto unveiled 11 members of his Cabinet on Friday, a move that met widespread disapproval from Kenyans after he included six nominees from the previous cabinet he had dismissed. 

This decision sparked significant backlash, with many questioning the recycling of officials who had previously failed to meet public expectations.

Members of Parliament responsible for vetting President Ruto’s Cabinet Secretary nominees have been urged to act in accordance with the wishes of the Kenyan people or risk facing public protests. 

Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa, speaking at an event attended by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday, emphasized the importance of incorporating public opinion into the vetting process.

“It is now the duty of the MPs, before they approve any individual, they should listen to the people,” the Senator explained. He warned that if MPs fail in their representative role, Kenyans would take to the streets to make their voices heard.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressed the younger generation, known as Gen Z, urging them to stop protesting as their message had been received. 

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“Tafadhali Gen Zs, my sons and daughters, please, we have heard you. You have spoken clearly. What you have said needs no full stops or commas; it is clear. What you have said is enough. The President, the government, and everybody have heard you; now let us wait for the action that follows,” Gachagua remarked.

He also noted that while genuine protesters have largely remained peaceful, criminals have infiltrated demonstrations, leading to looting and property destruction. Gachagua urged Gen Z to prevent their protests from being hijacked by individuals with criminal intent.

The discontent surrounding President Ruto’s Cabinet picks highlights the broader concerns of the Kenyan public, who demand accountability and fresh faces in leadership. 

As the vetting process continues, MPs are under pressure to align their decisions with the will of the people to avoid further unrest.