Reactions as Ruto sacks entire cabinet

By Peter Ochieng

Kenyans took to social media platforms to share their reactions, moments after President William Ruto sacked his entire cabinet.

The only people left standing in Ruto’s first cabinet since being elected Kenya’s 5th President in 2022 are Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

He doubles up as the Cabinet Secretary for foreign and diaspora affairs. Minutes after the announcement, Kenyans took to social media with reactions galore.

Here is a sample:

Mitch: Yes, they have been fired, but now they need to be held accountable! For the misappropriation of funds! For our babies who were put at risk, for missing out on vaccination. For the people who died, for simply asking that the government do right by its people!

Boniface Mwangi: @RailaOdinga just know you can't betray your grandchildren, and form a government of national looting. We shall be happy if Ruto dissolves the government and calls for fresh elections.

Gabriel Oguda: If you haven't yet watched House of Cards, please do. There's something that happened to Doug Stamper that all men and women who work for powerful people need to internalize early. Bwana today I will sleep with my shoes on.

Senator Edwin Sifuna: Sacking all the Cabinet Secretaries is a solid start.

Georges: President William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua now know what it means to lead a country.

Kenya Facts Zone: Buana Kenyans are happy. We the people are in charge. Mwalimu Mithamo: We love you Mr. President. The best gift that God gave Kenya and Kenyans.

Wangari Waithira: One thing I know with God on your side, no political arrangements can overthrow your government. May God keep strengthening you.

Onesmus Nzuki: We want to hear how you're going to reduce expenditure within your government.

The Head of State took the bold step, owing to pressure exerted on his administration by Gen-Zs and millennials who accused some members of the cabinet of arrogance and leading flashy and extravagant lifestyles.