Inside Story Is a new government the answer to Kenya’s problems?
President Ruto sacks most of his cabinet in the face of growing public discontent. Kenyan President William Ruto has hit the reset button on his government, dismissing almost his entire cabinet in a surprise shake-up. The decision comes on the heels of nationwide protests against a finance bill that would have led to tax increases. While announcing the mass dismissal, President Ruto pledged to build a broad-based government and engage directly with his critics. But will it be enough to quell the anger of protesters? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Silvanus Osoro – Member of the Kenyan parliament for the governing party Wanjiru Gikonyo – Researcher on good governance and accountability Kiritu Chege – Activist and member of the Communist Party of Kenya Published on Friday 12 July 2024.
Beyond the headlines to the heart of the news of the day. Al Jazeera gets the Inside Story from some of the best minds in the Middle East and beyond. Al Jazeera journalists and guests dissect and discuss the day’s top story.
Primary Title
- Inside Story
Episode Title
- Is a new government the answer to Kenya’s problems?
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 13 July 2024
Start Time
- 05 : 30
Finish Time
- 05 : 58
Duration
- 28:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- Beyond the headlines to the heart of the news of the day. Al Jazeera gets the Inside Story from some of the best minds in the Middle East and beyond. Al Jazeera journalists and guests dissect and discuss the day’s top story.
Episode Description
- President Ruto sacks most of his cabinet in the face of growing public discontent. Kenyan President William Ruto has hit the reset button on his government, dismissing almost his entire cabinet in a surprise shake-up. The decision comes on the heels of nationwide protests against a finance bill that would have led to tax increases. While announcing the mass dismissal, President Ruto pledged to build a broad-based government and engage directly with his critics. But will it be enough to quell the anger of protesters? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Silvanus Osoro – Member of the Kenyan parliament for the governing party Wanjiru Gikonyo – Researcher on good governance and accountability Kiritu Chege – Activist and member of the Communist Party of Kenya Published on Friday 12 July 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Commentary
- News
- Panel
Hosts
- Mohammed Jamjoom (Presenter)