President Uhuru Kenyatta in a past event. He is facing tough selection headache of cabinet despite a possibility of facing election petition in Supreme Court. [Photo|Nation]
Despite a possibility of another Supreme Court battle over his victory, President Uhuru Kenyatta has commenced the process of selecting a new cabinet, reveals the Sunday Nation.
At least seven current ministers will lose their jobs and would be replaced by individuals whose input was above average in recently concluded elections.
The Sunday Nation further reveals that a number of political rejects would find their way to the cabinet, a move that has sent Uhuru to the drawing board.
From western part of the country, former Budalang'i MP Ababu Namwamba and his Funyula counterpart Paul Otuoma are said to be jostling for the top posts.
During the presidential repeat poll, the two spearheaded Uhuru's campaigns in the region having defected from the ODM party.
At the Coast, Uhuru is said to be facing a major headache in settling on suitable candidates as he tries to give his cabinet a national outlook.
Former Kilifi North MP Gideon Mung'aro and ex-Mombasa senator Hassan Omar are among the front-runners for a cabinet slot.
But more worryingly, Uhuru will also be choosing from ex-Governors Isaac Ruto (Bomet) and Peter Munya (Meru) both who joined his team after August elections.
Other than the six names, Uhuru will also be facing pressure from his deputy William Ruto who is keen with 2022 succession politics should he be sworn for the second term.
Also reportedly being considered are Kisii governorship loser Chris Obure and former CIC chair Charles Nyachae both who played a pivotal role in Uhuru's exemplary performance in Gusii.