The Kenyan cabinet is composed of the President, the Deputy President, the Attorney General, and Cabinet Secretaries. The 2010 constitution permits a maximum of 22 ministries.
Upon being nominated by the President, the ministers or cabinet secretaries must be vetted and approved by the National Assembly before joining the cabinet.
Cabinet Secretaries are accountable both individually and collectively, to the President for the exercise of their powers and the performance of their functions.
A Cabinet Secretary (CS) can resign in writing or be dismissed by the President of the Republic of Kenya.
There are currently 21 cabinet secretaries in Kenya appointed by the president.
Current Members of the Cabinet
- The President of the Republic of Kenya: Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta
- The Deputy President: Hon. Dr. William Ruto
- Attorney General: Hon. Paul Kihara Kariuki
Current Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya
| Cabinet Secretary | Ministry in Charge of |
|---|---|
| Monica Juma | Defense |
| Najib Balala | Tourism and Wildlife |
| Raychelle Omamo | Foreign Affairs |
| Amina Mohamed | Sports, Culture and Heritage |
| Sicily Kariuki | Water & Sanitation and Irrigation |
| Eugene Wamalwa | Devolution and ASAL Areas |
| Dr. Fred Matiang’i | Interior and Coordination of National Government |
| Charles Keter | Energy |
| George Magoha | Education |
| John Munyes | Petroleum and Mining |
| Joe Mucheru | Information Communication Technology ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs |
| Margaret Kobia | Public Service and Gender Affairs |
| Mutahi Kagwe | Health |
| Peter Munya | Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives |
| Keriako Tobiko | Environment and Forestry |
| James Macharia | Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development |
| Farida Karoney | Lands & Physical Planning |
| Adan Muhamed | East African Community & Regional Development |
| Betty Maina | Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development |
| Simon Chelugui | Labor & Social Services |
| Ukur Yattani | National Treasury and Planning |
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