President William Ruto's opening of the 13th Parliament on Thursday has set the stage for the grilling of his Cabinet nominees.
The showdown will see careers made and a few others shattered in the event some prospective nominees' suitability for office is found wanting.
Once it is formed, the House Committee on Appointments chaired by House Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, which comprises MPs from both Kenya Kwanza and Azimio coalitions, including leaders of majority and minority and the chief whips, will undertake the exercise.
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