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How William Ruto's picks signal gradual and not radical change

President William Ruto inspects a guard of honour during the opening of the 13th Parliament, Nairobi September 29, 2022. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Personnel is policy. It is through this lens that we should understand President William Ruto cabinet nominations delivered on Tuesday.

While campaigning, President Ruto promised a radical reorganisation of government and the economy to make both work for the common person. However, his cabinet picks scarcely suggest radical change from the status quo.

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