NAIROBI, Kenya — Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has declared his willingness to step aside if President William Ruto deems his performance unsatisfactory amidst mounting public dissatisfaction with the government’s overall performance.
In an interview broadcasted on Citizen Television Wednesday night, Duale addressed the speculations of imminent Cabinet reshuffles aimed at restoring public confidence.
“If the President feels I have let him down as a Minister of Defence, I want him to do the right thing,” Duale stated.
“Not only start with me, but all the rest who have let him down, in the interest of the Kenyans and tell us to step aside, I will have a new team. I am ready.”
The Defence CS’s remarks come at a time when President Ruto is considering significant changes to his Cabinet in response to public outcry over the government’s performance.
Sources indicate that these changes are part of a strategic move by the President to reinvigorate his administration and address the growing concerns among Kenyans.
Duale’s open declaration of readiness to step aside underscores the mounting pressure on the Cabinet as the government seeks to reassure the public of its commitment to effective governance.
The Defence CS’s comments reflect a broader sentiment of accountability and responsiveness that the President’s team aims to project in the face of criticism.
President Ruto hosted a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, where discussions on potential reshuffles and performance reviews were expected to take center stage.
The outcome of this meeting could set the tone for the administration’s next steps in addressing the pressing issues facing the country.
