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Kenya's President Ruto Retains Key Ministers Amid Cabinet Reshuffle

Protests over tax hikes and governance issues prompt partial cabinet overhaul and calls for broader reforms.

  • President William Ruto retains six former ministers in key positions, including defense and interior.
  • The cabinet reshuffle follows weeks of deadly protests sparked by unpopular tax proposals.
  • Opposition leaders criticize the changes as superficial, urging more significant reforms.
  • Demonstrators demand President Ruto's resignation and accuse the government of corruption and incompetence.
  • Human rights groups report at least 50 deaths and over 400 injuries since the protests began.
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