Talking Cabinet in Kenya
Posted by African Press International on March 25, 2008
Published by Korir, API africanpress@getmail.no source,kbc.ke
Story by Judy Maina/Carol Gakii
Kibaki, Raila hold talks
Kenyans are waiting with bated breath as President Mwai Kibaki is expected to name a new cabinet Tuesday.
The president earlier Tuesday morning held talks with prime minister designate Raila Odinga where they were expected to fine-tune the face of the new cabinet.
President Kibaki and Raila are also expected to name their deputy Prime-ministers although word has it that Musalia Mudavadi will be the ODM’s choice for the job.
Speculation is high that PNU on the other hand will be fronting Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Martha Karua or Internal security Minister George Saitoti with KANU’s Naomi Shabban being the other strong contender.
Over the weekend a section of PNU MPs drummed up support for Karua saying she was the best candidate for the job.
President Mwai Kibaki named half of the cabinet shortly after being sworn in for his second term.
It is not yet clear whether there will be a complete overhaul of the current cabinet or not.
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African Press International – API
