Ruto’s Cabinet Circus. More Faces, Same Old Problems!

By Franklin Mrata - Student, KCAU Photo: President William Ruto addressing the nation On March 20, 2025, President William Ruto announced new changes in his cabinet, hinting at further adjustments in due time. This marks his third cabinet reshuffle since he was sworn in on September 13, 2022. With most of these changes tied to new political alliances, one is pressed to wonder, What exactly is His Excellency seeking? Be it new faces in the team, familiar ones, or old faces in different roles, the Frenchman Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr said it best: The more things change, the more they stay the same. Because despite all the reassignments, the lamentations remain unchanged. Take, for instance, the Ministry of Health, where leadership adjustments have yet to bring tangible solutions. The rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA) continues to face hurdles, leaving many Kenyans questioning whether cabinet reshufles will yield any real impact. President William Ruto from ...