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A section of Kenyans is expressing doubt over President William Ruto’s decision to create a broad-based government seven months after it was established, according to a new survey by Politrack Africa.
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The poll, released on Friday, reveals that 41.3 percent of Kenyans are opposed to the formation of the broad-based government, while 36.7 percent support it.
Meanwhile, 22 percent remain undecided regarding the evolving relationship between President Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga.
The study also shows that 22.1 percent of respondents are hopeful about the government’s ability to deliver tangible results, while 21.3 percent believe the broad-based administration is unlikely to focus on service delivery to the public.
This survey follows the formation of the broad-based government last year, which saw opposition members join the administration after weeks of violent protests sparked by an unpopular tax bill in July.
Politrack’s poll, which gathered responses from 1,068 people, also examined opinions on a possible reshuffle of Principal Secretaries.
When asked about supporting a reshuffle by President Ruto, 41.8 percent of respondents were in favor, 33.7 percent were against, and 24.5 percent remained undecided.
A significant number of respondents also called for the exclusion of individuals over 60 years of age from government positions, arguing that younger leaders with new ideas should be given the opportunity to represent Kenya on the global stage.
The survey also ranked Principal Secretaries (PSs) who should be retained if President Ruto proceeds with the expected reshuffle.
At the top of the list are Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok and Energy PS Alex Wachira, both with a 76.5 percent approval rating for retention.
Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni also ranked highly, with an approval rating of 76.2 percent.
Other top-ranked PSs include Elijah Mwangi (Mining), Joseph Mungai (Roads), and Aurelia Rono (Parliamentary Affairs). Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo, a consistent top performer in various surveys, ranked eighth.
Additional PSs with high approval ratings include Ephantus Kimotho (Irrigation), Geoffrey Kaituko (Shipping and Maritime Affairs), Abubakar Hassan (Investments), and Teresia Mbaika Malokwe (Devolution).
The top 15 also features Abdi Dubat Fidhow (East African Community Affairs), Anne Wang’ombe (Gender), Chris Kiptoo (National Treasury), and Charles Hinga (Housing).
Other notable names in the top 20 include Korir Sing’oei (Foreign Affairs), Roseline Njogu (Diaspora Affairs), James Muhati (Economic Planning), Julius Korir (Water & Sanitation), and Betsy Muthoni Njagi (Blue Economy and Fisheries).
