A court-ordered reshuffle of President William Ruto's Cabinet is underway, reigniting scrutiny over ministers who faced public backlash during recent Gen Z protests.

• The President had initially dismissed his entire Cabinet following widespread public anger over alleged incompetence, corruption, and lack of accountability.
• A majority of the ministers were, however, reappointed, prompting a court petition.
• The decision to retain many of the same faces has revived public debate and calls for more significant changes within the Kenyan government.

President William Ruto's upcoming Cabinet reshuffle is facing renewed scrutiny following the re-appointment of several ministers who were previously targeted by public anger during the 2024 Gen Z protests.

• A court petition has been filed challenging the decision to re-appoint ministers, a move that followed the dropping of the entire Cabinet in response to public demands for their removal due to alleged incompetence and corruption.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
• The reshuffle has brought to the forefront questions about public confidence in the performance of the ministers and the administration's accountability.

Several people were injured when unidentified individuals attacked a Linda Mwananchi convoy in Keumbu, Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County on July 3, 2026. The attack, which occurred in the presence of police, has raised concerns about alleged state backing of political hooliganism.

• The convoy of the Linda Mwananchi rally was targeted.
• The incident involved suspected hired goons allegedly with the backing of local authorities.
• Police were present during the attack, operating in their full view.