New details have emerged on when President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to forward the names of his new cabinet to parliament for vetting.
According to the Nation, the president could submit some names to the National Assembly as early as this coming week.
Another possibility established by the newspaper is January which will allow lawmakers to break for Chrismas and end year celebrations before they resume their duties in 2018.
After a rigorous campaign period, Mr Kenyatta and DP William Ruto have committed more time to form the government by cutting back on their public engagements- this according to sources privy to the presidential diary.
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Nearly all of their handlers and close allies have been sidelined as the Jubilee duo has resorted to engaging in closed-door meetings or through telephone conversations with people who are believed are crucial in crafting the next government.
The Nation reported that the president and his deputy have been receiving delegations seeking to compel them to reward their communities.
For example on Wednesday, DP Ruto met a group from Masailand while on Thursday the President held discussions with a delegation from Ukambani.
The vice chairman of the Jubilee party David Murathe stated: “For all intents and purposes, the President is playing his cards close to his chest. People should wait. The President knows all his people. He knows who has performed and who has not. He knows who should be moved and who should remain."
On Sarturday, it was revealed that President Kenyatta had instructed the 19 Cabinet Secretaries to prepare handover notes, hinting at the possibility of unveiling his second-term cabinet soon.
The directive is procedural to facilitate a smooth transition for the various ministries in the event of a major reshuffle.
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