Reports that cracks are emerging in President William Ruto's nascent government are something he needs to address quickly and should worry all of us.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is reportedly not seeing eye to eye with Interior CS Kithure Kindiki yet they both hold key positions in the government.
It does not help that the latest opinion poll by Tifa suggests 41 per cent of Kenyans could not name any of the 22 CS for their outstanding work.
Any government is built on the collective responsibility of protecting and providing for the people who put it in office.
The government should thus provide public goods at a level necessary to ensure a globally competitive economy and a well-functioning society. However, the emerging split in government does not inspire confidence and might affect Ruto administration's performance.
The split can further erode the confidence Kenyans have in government, creating a crisis of trust as President Ruto tries to revive the economy.
Restoring trust in the Cabinet and state institutions will not be quick or easy. But an important first step must be made to build a strong foundation of governance.
Ruto must ensure his Cabinet reads from the same script, collectively implements agreed programmes and pulls towards one direction.