The full list of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya forms the executive backbone of the national government under President William Ruto. Following extensive administrative restructuring, updates to the dockets, and the inclusion of a broad-based political framework, the executive cabinet represents key national ministries.
Whether you are looking for specific docket profiles or an overarching view of national leadership, this article provides the verified layout of the current executive cabinet.
Full List of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya and Their Portfolios
The table below represents the fully vetted, official Cabinet lineup, compiled directly from the Official Portal of the President of Kenya.
Cabinet Secretaries and Portfolios
- Prime Cabinet Secretary & Foreign and Diaspora Affairs: Musalia Mudavadi
- Deputy President / Interior and National Administration: Kipchumba Murkomen (Note: Kithure Kindiki assumed the Deputy President office, and changes ensued)
- The National Treasury and Economic Planning: John Mbadi
- Defence: Soipan Tuya
- Investments, Trade and Industry: Lee Kinyanjui
- Cooperatives and MSME Development: Wycliffe Oparanya
- Roads and Transport: Davis Chirchir
- Information, Communication and the Digital Economy: William Kabogo Gitau
- Energy and Petroleum: James Opiyo Wandayi
- Health: Aden Duale
- Education: Julius Migos Ogamba
- Agriculture and Livestock Development: Mutahi Kagwe
- Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development: Alice Wahome
- Environment, Climate Change and Forestry: Deborah Mlongo Barasa
- Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: Eng. Eric Muriithi Muga
- Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs: Hassan Joho
- Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports: Salim Mvurya
- Tourism and Wildlife: Rebecca Miano
- Public Service and Human Capital Development: Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku
- Labour and Social Protection: Alfred Mutua
- Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage: Hanna Wendot Cheptumo
- East Africa Community (EAC), ASALs and Regional Development: Beatrice Askul Moe
- Attorney General: Dorcas Oduor
- Secretary to the Cabinet: Mercy Kiiru Wanjau
The complete official lineup of Cabinet Secretaries and their respective dockets—including key figures such as Dr. Musalia Mudavadi (Prime Cabinet Secretary & Foreign and Diaspora Affairs), Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen (Interior), John Mbadi (National Treasury), Soipan Tuya (Defence), and others—can be fully reviewed directly on the Official Portal of the President of Kenya.
Key Changes in the Cabinet Infrastructure
The composition of the Kenyan cabinet has experienced notable shifts, moving away from purely political appointments towards a broader coalition style. Significant adjustments include:
- Restructured Portfolios: Key ministries such as Interior, Roads, and Health experienced shifts to enhance infrastructure delivery.
- The Influx of Broad-Based Inclusion: Senior political figures from across the political spectrum were integrated to ensure national stability and multi-partisan policy execution.
