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President Ruto includes Kenyan opposition in new cabinet

President Ruto includes Kenyan opposition in new cabinet

Key members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have been appointed to the cabinet in a bid to form a broad-based administration after weeks of protests demanding government reform, citing widespread corruption and mismanagement of resources.

Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi has been appointed Minister of Energy.

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