In a significant political development in Kenya, President William Ruto has appointed key figures from the opposition into his cabinet. This includes four members from Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition, who now hold prominent positions such as the finance, energy, mining, and co-operatives ministries. This move aims to address the country’s current political and economic turmoil, marked by widespread protests and demands for Ruto’s resignation.

The appointments are seen as an attempt to create a broad-based government to stabilize the nation amidst a severe cost-of-living crisis and allegations of corruption. However, this strategy has faced backlash from both the opposition and protesters, who view it as a continuation of elite political deal-making without addressing the root issues plaguing ordinary Kenyans.