THE Orange Democratic Movement has identified 16 ministries - among them 10 powerful portfolios now held by key Kibaki allies - that it wants to hold in the new coalition government.In a secret proposal seen by the Nation, the coalition partner has also earmarked 1,000 high-profile jobs it will want to fill as part of the National Accord and Reconciliation Agreement to share government positions equally.
In order to fully accommodate its members, the party is proposing that the size of the Cabinet be increased to 38 slots through the creation of five new ministries. Among the positions for which ODM has staked a claim are Finance, held by Amos Kimunya, Internal Security occupied by George Saitoti and Martha Karua's Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
One of the requirements of the agreement is that there should be "portfolio balance," which means that the powerful ministries need to be shared equally. The ODM proposal recognises that the presidency, vice-presidency and one position of Deputy Prime Minister will go to the PNU side.[more] www.monitor.co.ug
In order to fully accommodate its members, the party is proposing that the size of the Cabinet be increased to 38 slots through the creation of five new ministries. Among the positions for which ODM has staked a claim are Finance, held by Amos Kimunya, Internal Security occupied by George Saitoti and Martha Karua's Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
One of the requirements of the agreement is that there should be "portfolio balance," which means that the powerful ministries need to be shared equally. The ODM proposal recognises that the presidency, vice-presidency and one position of Deputy Prime Minister will go to the PNU side.[more] www.monitor.co.ug
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