Kenya's President William Ruto has incorporated even more opposition figures to his cabinet in a move seen as trying to solidifying his hold on power amidst increasing criticism of his administration.
Ruto recently reached out to his rival and predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta in a surprise meeting that came months after he had brought into government allies of opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Kenyatta had backed Odinga against Ruto in the closely fought 2022 election.
He said he had decided to work with his former rivals to promote national unity as well as "build bridges" and create "more synergy" in his government.
But analysts see the inclusion of the opposition as a strategy to address the unpopularity of his government, especially in the key central Kenya region that has become hostile following the recent impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua as deputy president.