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Nyeri Diocese Archbishop Anthony Muheria has called for an inclusive dialogue that extends beyond the political class, insisting on the need for comprehensive engagement with various societal groups.

According to Archbishop Muheria, the government and leadership should be open to all voices, not just those of politicians.

Muheria comments

His comments come in the wake of President William Ruto naming a new cabinet, which included several members of the opposition.

This decision has sparked significant online protests. Archbishop Muheria urged that a meaningful dialogue should encompass all parties and avoid being used for political gains.

“Inclusive conversations are about deep listening to people who don’t think like you. This includes listening to cooperates, religious leaders, workers, young people, and journalists. It is an inclusive conversation and cannot be instrumentalised,” Muheria told the media.

He also advised President Ruto to be receptive to critics, suggesting that even opinions that do not align with his thinking can contribute to Kenya’s progress.

“Hearing not what you want to hear but what is being said, and allowing yourself to be criticized and suggestions to be made to you. Suggestions may not accord with your way of thinking but will help build this noble and great Kenya that we all long to see,” he added.

The Archbishop’s remarks follow President Ruto’s announcement of a reshuffled cabinet which has sparked debate since he retained several members of his dissolved cabinet.

The president retained six of his initial 22 cabinet secretaries and introduced five new nominees for consideration and approval by the National Assembly during his first cabinet naming.

The returning nominees include Kithure Kindiki (Interior and National Administration), Aden Duale (Environment, Climate Change, and Forest), Alice Wahome (Lands, Public Works, Urban Development, and Housing), Soipan Tuya (Defence), Davis Chirchir (Roads and Transport), Kipchumba Murkomen (Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports), and Rebecca Miano, who has been nominated for Attorney-General, previously serving as the Investment, Trade, and Industrialization CS.

New faces in cabinet

The new faces nominated to the cabinet are Dr. Debra Mulongo Barasa (Health), Julius Migosi Ogamba (Education), Andrew Mwihia Karanja (Agriculture and Livestock Development), Eric Muriithi Muuga (Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation), and Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u (Information, Communication, and Digital Economy).

Additional nominations include John Mbadi (National Treasury), Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives and MSME Development), Stella Soi Langat (Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage), Rebecca Miano (Tourism and Wildlife), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy and Petroleum), Justin Muturi (Public Service), Salim Mvurya (Investments, Trade, and Industry), Alfred Mutua (Labour and Social Protection), and Hassan Joho (Mining and Blue Economy).

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