A majority of Kenyans are still sceptical about President William Ruto’s move to form a broad-based government according to a new poll released by Politrack Africa.
In the survey released Friday 21st February, 41.3% of Kenyans do not support the decision to form a broad-based government, while 36.7% approve of the decision. 22% are yet to get a position, 7 months into the coming together of the newfound relationship between President Ruto and opposition supremo Raila Odinga.
There are varied responses on whether the broad-based government will prioritize the delivery of services to Kenyans, with 22.1% optimistic about tangible results, while 21.3% believe it is highly unlikely that there will be keen interest in what Mwananchi wants.
However, noting that Principal Secretaries carried the burden of ministries and did the accounting for the different positions they hold, there is guarded optimism across Kenyans on their impending reshuffle, with 41.8% of Kenyans approving of changes while 33.7% did not agree. 24.5% are not sure whether the president should effect changes to the principal secretaries or not.
In the poll that captured views from 1068 respondents, aged 18 years and above, through a telephone interview, the majority also want those above 60 years not included in Government, insisting it was time for fresh ideas that would push Kenya’s agenda on the international map
The survey has also ranked PSs that should be retained should President Ruto action on the impending reshuffle expected anytime.
Immigration and Citizen services PS Julius Bitok tops the list together with his energy counterpart Alex Wachira. Both tie at 76.5%
Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni also ranks high on those Kenyans want retained on her docket with an approval rating of 76.2%
PSs Elijah Mwangi (mining), Joseph Mungai (Roads), and Aurelia Rono(Parliamentary Affairs) close the list of top 5 favourites to retain their positions according to the poll