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Ruto seeks to consolidate power by proposing sweeping law changes

President William Ruto. [Courtesy]

In a bid to consolidate power and streamline administrative functions, President William Ruto has published the National Government Administration Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023.

Whereas the proposed legislation seeks to create Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) positions and tinker with the National Security Council, it is the immense power it seeks to accord the Head of Public Service, an office currently held by Mr Felix Koskei, that is glaring.

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