Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has clarified that the structure of the government has not in any way been altered as a result of the current broad-based government set-up.
Mudavadi explained that the independence and the oversight role of Parliament remain intact and that the pillars of multiparty democracy are reserved.
In a communique to heads of diplomatic missions, Mudavadi defended President William Ruto's approach saying it is part of the ongoing efforts to achieve greater national inclusivity, equity and social justice.
“The objective is to unite Kenyans thereby ensuring national stability and continuing with our Administration's Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda,” he said.
The broad-based government, he said, aims to prevent a recurrence of political rivalry, divisions, and tensions that have occasionally threatened the country’s democracy as it promotes unity.
“It leverages the strength of diversity to bring together people with divergent and progressive views to continue advancing Kenya's development,” he remarked.
The PCS noted that those appointed to serve in the Cabinet underwent a thorough vetting process in line with the Constitution and that public participation was also conducted.
“The President was keen to achieve the Constitutional requirement of gender balance by appointing a requisite number of women and men to the Cabinet including, the first female Attorney General in the history of Kenya,” he stated.
Ruto named his Cabinet on July 24, which comprised four members from the Raila Odinga-led opposition camp.
The government, he added, has instituted reforms and readjustments in the National Police Service to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
According to Mudavadi, the reorganisations are undertaken within the constitutional provisions, including public participation and the National Assembly's vetting of the Inspector General nominee.
