Pressure is mounting on Parliament and President William Ruto from both leaders and clergymen regarding the vetting of nominated cabinet members and the appointment of the remaining nominees.
Clergymen have warned members of Parliament against approving cabinet nominees who have been rejected by the public. Meanwhile, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continues to appeal to Gen-Z to end their protests.
Days after President Ruto nominated 11 individuals to form his new cabinet, following the dissolution of 21 cabinet members and the Attorney General, Kenyans, including members of the clergy, remain vocal in their disapproval.
Rev. David Gikonyo, Presbyter of PCEA Nairobi South, remarked, "When Solomon was constructing his temple, the stones were prepared at the quarry first, so that at the site, it was just building. The work needs to be done at the quarry before bringing the stones to the site. The current nominees are not adequately prepared and don't fit their roles."
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As the vetting process by Parliament begins, Kenyans are demanding thorough scrutiny of the nominees.
In response, Deputy President Gachagua said, "Bishop, I understand your analogy about the stones, but they also need to be worked on at the quarry."
This exchange between the Deputy President and the clergy has deeper implications, as Gen-Z continues to ignore calls for dialogue with President Ruto and threatens to return to the streets in protest. However, the Deputy President persistently urges them to reconsider.
"You are my sons and daughters, and your voices have been heard," said Deputy President Gachagua. "Don't let our country fall into the hands of those exploiting the situation."
Critics have described the cabinet vetting process as superficial, claiming that Parliament fails to conduct critical background checks on the nominees. Members of Parliament acknowledge the growing frustration in their constituencies.
Mejjadonk Gathiru, MP for Embakasi Central, stated, "When the cabinet nominees come to Parliament, those who have been arrogant will not receive my approval. I will listen to my constituents. Sometimes MPs fear going to their constituencies because of the prevailing anger. Don’t be angry with me."
As social media buzz around the upcoming Tuesday protests intensifies, the partially nominated cabinet by President Ruto remains a central issue, with many voices expressing their disapproval of the President's choices.
