Indeed, quite interesting. First PM asks 2 guys to step down, then Kibaki issues statement asking 8 guys to step down including 1 who left eons ago - Did they consult?
Then PM asks 2 ministers to step down, and Kibaki rescinds - Did they consult?
Now we can only speculate. My presumption is they did not both times. First time Kibaki reacts after knowing those guys are stepping down of their own volition, stealing the thunder abit.
Second time RAO assumes control trying to push Kibaki in a corner. And this time since the guys are unwilling anyway, RAO can be put in his place.
Hypothetical Conclusion: If the 2 guys hadn't stepped down, then Kibaki would not have had to belatedly suspend anyone anyway.