Embattled Kenyan President William Ruto announced ten more nominations for his new broad-based government on Wednesday, in addition to 11 appointments presented a few days earlier.

Ruto also incuded four high-level opposition members as part of the new cabinet. This shift towards a government of national unity in Kenya comes amid ongoing pressure from younger Gen Z protestors demanding better governance.

While this is seen as a way of trying to bring back much-needed peace in the country, many have criticized the leader for doing too little, too late.

Judy Achienga, political analyst and programs officer at the youth-led organization Siasa Place, believes that President Ruto is trying to appease the opposition, which has shown support for the protests.

Raila Odinga, the leader of the main opposition party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has been commending the protests.

"But it's condescending to see these appointments. Because this protest is not opposition-led, it's citizen-led," Achienga explaines.

Youth activist Claudia Wairigia meanwhile told DW........

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