If there had been doubts about former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's growing influence in President William Ruto's government, they were significantly settled with appointing the former premier's allies as principal secretaries.
Nothing could come between President Ruto's plan to keep Raila in his corner - not even the fear that bloating the government could anger the masses, given that such grievances fueled last year's youth-led revolt against tax hikes.
In the latest shake-up of the government, the former prime minister added to his allies' already significant roles in Ruto's cabinet.
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi hold two of the country's most significant jobs.
