List of all Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya and their profiles in 2026

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The Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya are appointed by the President. They work with the Parliament to develop legislation related to their dockets. They are also responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of their ministries and programs. Currently, Kenya has a total of 22 CSs. Here is a list of all the current Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya today.

From (L-R) Aden Duale, Rebecca Miano and Dr. Alfred N. Mutua

Key takeaways
How many Cabinet Secretaries are in Kenya?
Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya
Who are the Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya?
Who appoints Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya?
How many Cabinet Secretaries are there in Kenya?
Who is Kenya Prime Cabinet Secretary?
Who is the Cabinet Secretary of foreign affairs in Kenya?
Which are the 22 ministries in Kenya?
Who are the 15 Cabinet positions?

Key takeaways

Kenya has 22 cabinet secretaries in 2026, which is the constitutional maximum allowed.
Several cabinet secretaries were reshuffled between 2024 and 2026, resulting in changes to ministries and roles.
Musalia Mudavadi is the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.
Other famous CSs are Aden Duale, Dr. Alfred Mutua, John Mbadi, Hassan Ali Joho, and James Opiyo Wandayi.

How many Cabinet Secretaries are in Kenya?

Cabinet Secretaries In Kenya are responsible for formulating policies related to their respective ministries. They work closely with other government agencies, stakeholders, and the President. Kenyan President William Ruto recently made a change in the list of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya in 2026. Find out who they are.

Below is a list of the appointed secretaries currently in office.

No	Cabinet Secretary	Office
1	His Excellency Dr. Musalia Mudavadi E.G.H.	Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
2	Aden Duale, E.G.H.	Health
3	Alice Wahome, E.G.H.	Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development
4	Dr. Alfred Mutua, E.G.H.	Labour and Social Protection
5	Rebecca Miano, E.G.H.	Tourism and Wildlife
6	Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen	Interior and National Administration
7	Davis Chirchir, E.G.H.	Roads and Transport
8	Roselinda Soipan Tuya, E.G.H.	Defence
9	Hassan Ali Joho, E.G.H.	Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs
10	Julius Migos Ogamba	Education
11	Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, FCPA, E.G.H.	Co-operatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development
12	John Mbadi Ng’ongo, E.G.H.	National Treasury and Economic Planning
13	Eric Muriithi Muuga	Water, Sanitation and Irrigation
14	Dr Deborah Mulongo Barasa	Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
15	Salim Mvurya	Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports
16	Mutahi Kagwe	Agriculture and Livestock Development
17	James Opiyo Wandayi, E.G.H	Energy and Petroleum
18	Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku	Public Service and Human Capital Development
19	Lee Kinyanjui	Investments, Trade and Industry
20	Beatrice Askul Moe	East Africa Community, ASALs and Regional Development
21	William Kabogo Gitau	Information Communication and the Digital Economy
22	Hanna Wendot Cheptumo	Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage

Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya

The president nominated the new Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya who were vetted in parliament. The list constitutes the names of various professionals and politicians. Here are the current Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya in 2026 and their ministries.

1. His Excellency Dr. Musalia Mudavadi E.G.H. - Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs

Full name: Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi
Date of birth: 21 September 1960
Age: 65 years old (as of August 2026)
Place of birth: Sabatia, Vihiga County

Musalia Mudavadi has held various high-ranking positions in the government. Mudavadi has been active in Kenyan politics for several decades. Musalia Mudavadi is the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. He served as the 7th Vice-President of Kenya in 2002 and Deputy Prime Minister (2008–2012).

2. Aden Duale, E.G.H. - Health

Aden Duale delivers remarks during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

Full name: Aden Bare Duale
Date of birth: 15 June 1969
Age: 57 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Garissa County

Aden Duale is a Kenyan politician, lawyer and the Cabinet Secretary for Health. He has been a member of parliament for Garrisa Township. Aden Duale served as the leader of the Majority in the National Assembly from 2013-2020.

3. Alice Wahome, E.G.H. - Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development

Full name: Alice Muthoni Wahome
Date of birth: 28 April 1959
Age: 67 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Kandara, Muranga County

Alice Muthoni Wahome is a Kenyan politician and lawyer. She has been a member of parliament for the Kandara Constituency since March 2013. She is known for firm commitments and publicly supported health initiatives.

Alice attended the University of Nairobi and earned a bachelor's degree in law. Alice Wahome then earned a post-graduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.

Alfred Mutua during his re-election campaign

Full name: Alfred Nganga Mutua
Date of birth: 22 August 1970
Age: 56 years old (as of 2025)
Place of birth: Masii, Machakos County

Dr Alfred Mutua is a Kenyan politician. He served as the first governor of Machakos County from 2013 to 2022. Before joining politics, he was the Kenya government spokesman.

Alfred holds BA in journalism from Whitworth College in the United States. In addition, Alfred Mutua has an MSc in Communication from Eastern Washington University. He also has a doctorate in Communication and Media from the University of Western Sydney in Australia.

5. Rebecca Miano, E.G.H. - Tourism and Wildlife

Full name: Rebecca Miano
Date of birth: 1966
Age: 60 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Ndaragua, Nyandarua County

Rebecca Miano is a Kenyan lawyer and former managing director and CEO of KenGen. She currently serves in the ministry of tourism and wildlife. Miano appears among the cabinet secretaries in Kenya and their ministries in 2026. She has also served on the finance committee of the National Council of Churches of Kenya.

6. Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen - Interior and National Administration

Full name: Onesmus Kipchumba Murkome
Date of birth: 1979
Age: 47 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Elgeyo-Marakwet County

Kipchumba Murkomen is a Kenyan politician and lawyer. He has served as Elgeyo Marakwet senator since 2013. Kipchumba Murkomen serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration.

7. Davis Chirchir, E.G.H - Roads and Transport

Full name: Davis Chirchir
Date of birth: 1960
Age: 66 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Cheptigit, Kericho

Davis Chirchir is a Kenyan politician who was born in Cheptigit, Kericho. Former president Kenyatta nominated him as Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum in 2013. The President appointed Davis Chirchir to serve in the same docket of Energy and Petroleum. As a result of the most recent changes, Davis currently serves in the Roads and Transport docket.

8. Roselinda Soipan Tuya, E.G.H. - Defence

Honourable Soipan Tuya delivering a speech

Full name: Roselinda Soipan Tuya
Date of birth: 1979
Age: 47 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Narok

Roselinda is the new Cabinet Secretary for Defence. She is a politician who has risen through the ranks of government. Roselinda Tuya is the first Maasai woman to be nominated to the cabinet in Kenya.

9. Hassan Ali Joho, E.G.H. - Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs

Full name: Hassan Ali Joho
Date of birth: 26 February 1976
Age: 50 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Kisauni, Mombasa

Hassan Ali Joho is a Kenyan politician and former governor of Mombasa County, where he served two terms from 2013 to 2022. He is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement. Joho appears among the cabinet secretaries in Kenya and their ministries as the cabinet secretary for mining, blue economy and maritime affairs.

10. Julius Migos Ogamba - Education

Full name: Julius Migos Ogamba
Date of birth: 1967
Age: 59 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Kitutu Chache North in Kisii County

Julius Migos Ogamba was selected by President William Ruto as cabinet secretary for education. He appears on the list of ministers in Kenya. Ogamba is a professional lawyer and former KenGen board chair. He holds an LLB from the University of Nairobi and is a certified public secretary.

11. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, FCPA, E.G.H. - Co-operatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development

Full name: Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya
Date of birth: 25 March 1956
Age: 70 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Butere

Wycliffe Oparanya, who served two terms as Governor of Kakamega County, also held the position of Chairperson of the Council of Governors for two terms from 2013 to 2022. He began his political career in 2002 when he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Butere.

In 2008, he was appointed Minister of State for Planning, National Development, and Vision 2030 in President Mwai Kibaki's government. Wycliffe Oparanya serves as the Deputy Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and chairs the National Coalition Executive Council of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition.

12. John Mbadi Ng’ongo, E.G.H. - National Treasury and Economic Planning

Full name: John Mbadi Ng’ongo
Date of birth: 1972
Age: 54 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Suba District

John Mbadi Ng’ongo served as the Member of Parliament for Suba South Constituency during the 12th Parliament. He was also the Leader of the Minority Party. With over 28 years of experience in finance and politics, he appears on the list of cabinet secretaries in Kenya in 2026. He was nominated in 2024 as cabinet secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning.

13. Eric Muriithi Muuga - Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Full name: Eric Muriithi Muuga
Date of birth: 10 June 1992
Age: 34 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Machakos County

Eric Muriithi Muuga, an engineer, is among the youngest cabinet secretaries in recent years. He brings significant expertise in the operations and management of engineering projects, including water hydraulic modelling, the design of water networks, and the treatment of water plants and structures.

In addition to his experience in water management, Eric Muriithi Muuga holds a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in water resources from the University of Nairobi. He graduated at the top of his undergraduate class at the University of Nairobi, where he earned his degree in civil engineering.

14. Dr Deborah Mulongo Barasa - Environment, Climate Change and Forestry

Full name: Deborah Mulongo Barasa
Date of birth: 2 August 1983
Age: 43 years old (as of 2026)

Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, E.G.H., currently serves as Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry in Kenya in 2026. She was appointed to this position in April 2025 after a cabinet reshuffle by President William Ruto.

Previously, she served as Cabinet Secretary for Health from August 2024 to April 2025. Barasa is a Kenyan physician and infectious-diseases specialist with extensive experience in public health and global health policy.

15. Salim Mvurya - Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports

Full name: Mvurya Salim Mgala
Date of birth: 1970
Age: 56 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Mwatate

Hon. Salim Mvurya, E.G.H., currently serves as Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports in Kenya in 2026. He was appointed to this position in a December 2024 cabinet reshuffle by President William Ruto and continues in office through 2025 into 2026.

16. James Opiyo Wandayi, E.G.H - Energy and Petroleum

Full name: James Opiyo Wandayi
Date of birth: 22 June 1972
Age: 54 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Ugunja, Siaya

James Opiyo Wandayi is an agricultural and development economist and a Kenyan politician. He currently serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum.

He enrolled at the Kenya Institute of Management for a Diploma in Business Management in 2008 and later pursued an M.B.A. Executive at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in 2010. James Wandayi also obtained an L.L.B. degree from Daystar University.

17. Mutahi Kagwe, E.G.H. – Agriculture and Livestock Development

Full name: Mutahi Kagwe
Date of birth: 1958
Age: 68 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Nyeri County

Mutahi Kagwe is a Kenyan politician and the cabinet secretary for agriculture and livestock development. He previously served as health cabinet secretary. He played a key role during Kenya’s Covid-19 response and has also served as a member of parliament.

18. Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku – Public Service and Human Capital Development

Geoffrey Ruku in pin stripped blue suits

Full name: Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku
Place of birth: Meru County

Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku is a Kenyan politician and the cabinet secretary for public service and human capital development. He was appointed in 2025. He previously served as a member of parliament and has focused on public sector reforms.

19. Lee Kinyanjui – Investments, Trade and Industry

Lee Kinyanjui in a black suit and in a blue suit

Full name: Lee Njiru Kinyanjui
Date of birth: 1968
Age: 58 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Nakuru County

Lee Kinyanjui is a Kenyan politician and the cabinet secretary for investments, trade and industry. He appears on the list of cabinet secretaries and principal secretaries in Kenya. He previously served as the governor of Nakuru County and focuses on industrial growth and private sector development.

20. Beatrice Askul Moe – East African Community, ASALs and Regional Development

Beatrice Askul Moe during her swearing in and in official potrait

Full name: Beatrice Askul Moe
Date of birth: Not publicly disclosed
Age: Not publicly disclosed
Place of birth: Turkana County

Beatrice Askul Moe is a Kenyan public servant and the cabinet secretary for East African community, ASALs and regional development. She was appointed in 2024 and focuses on regional integration and development of arid areas.

21. William Kabogo Gitau – Information, Communication and the Digital Economy

William Kabogo during swearing in and addressing the public

Full name: William Kabogo Gitau
Date of birth: 4 April 1961
Age: 65 years old (as of 2026)
Place of birth: Kiambu County

William Kabogo Gitau is a Kenyan politician and the cabinet secretary for information, communication and the digital economy. He previously served as Kiambu governor and focuses on digital transformation and ICT policy.

22. Hanna Wendot Cheptumo – Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage

Hanna Wendot Cheptumo addressing the parliament and on an official portrait

Full name: Hanna Wendot Cheptumo
Place of birth: Baringo County

Hanna Wendot Cheptumo is a Kenyan public servant and cabinet secretary for gender, culture, the arts and heritage. She is part of the list of new cabinet secretaries in Kenya and focuses on gender equality, cultural preservation, and the creative economy.

Who are the Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya?

Cabinet Secretaries are individuals with expertise and experience in specific fields related to the ministries they oversee.

Who appoints Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya?

In Kenya, Cabinet Secretaries are appointed by the president. The president selects the CS from a list of qualified candidates and then submits their names to parliament for approval. The Cabinet Secretaries are then officially appointed by the president upon approval from parliament.

How many Cabinet Secretaries are there in Kenya?

Kenya has 22 Cabinet Secretaries. The latest cabinet reshuffle in Kenya has resulted in significant changes, with several members departing and new ones being appointed.

Who is Kenya Prime Cabinet Secretary?

The Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya is Musalia Mudavadi. He has been serving in this role since his appointment in September 2022.

How much do Cabinet Secretaries earn in Kenya?

Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya earn a basic salary of approximately KSh 924,000 per month. This figure can vary slightly depending on additional allowances and benefits.

Who is the Cabinet Secretary of foreign affairs in Kenya?

As of January 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs in Kenya is His Excellency Dr. Musalia Mudavadi.

Which are the 22 ministries in Kenya?

Kenya has 22 ministries as provided for under the Constitution. These are:

Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary
Interior and National Administration
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
Defence
National Treasury and Economic Planning
Health
Roads and Transport
Energy and Petroleum
Education
Labour and Social Protection
Water, Sanitation and Irrigation
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development
Tourism and Wildlife
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs
Agriculture and Livestock Development
Investments, Trade and Industry
Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports
Co-operatives and MSMEs Development
East African Community, ASALs and Regional Development
Public Service and Human Capital Development
Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage

Who are the 15 Cabinet positions?

Kenya does not have 15 cabinet positions. The Constitution allows for up to 22 cabinet secretaries, excluding the President, Deputy President, and Attorney General.

These are the designated Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya. They carry out the powers of the president's office in their respective departments with his authority.

Tuko.co.ke also published a list of all UDA MPs in the 13th Parliament and their constituencies. Members of parliament play three primary roles: representation, legislation, and oversight. And they are chosen during a general election every five years.

It is the role of a member of parliament to represent the interests of the people who elected them. And they do this by amending laws in parliament, playing an oversight role over the executive and much more.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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