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.
See also: List of Counties in Kenya and their Governors
A Cabinet Secretary (CS) can resign in writing or be dismissed by the President of the Republic of Kenya.
There are currently 23 cabinet secretaries in Kenya appointed by the president of the Republic of Kenya.
Current Members of the Cabinet of Kenya
- The President of the Republic of Kenya: HE. Dr. William Ruto
- The Deputy President: HE. Prof. Kithure Kindiki
- Attorney General: Hon. Dorcas Oduor
HE. Dr. William Ruto, President of Kenya | Credit: Capital News
Current Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya
| Cabinet Secretary | Ministry in Charge of | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Musalia Mudavadi | Prime Cabinet Secretary |
| 2 | John Mbadi | National Treasury & Economic Planning |
| 3 | Roselinda Soipan Tuya | Defense |
| 4 | Rebecca Miano | Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage |
| 5 | Dr. Musalia Mudavadi | Foreign and Diaspora Affairs |
| 6 | Salim Mvurya | Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports |
| 7 | Onesmus Kipchumba Murkome | Interior and National Administration |
| 8 | James Opiyo Wandayi | Energy and Petroleum |
| 9 | Julius Migos Ogamba | Education |
| 10 | William Kabogo | Information, Communication & Digital Economy |
| 11 | Geoffrey K. Ruku (Nominee) | Public Service and Human Capital Development |
| 12 | Aden Duale | Health |
| 13 | Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya | Cooperatives and MSMEs Development |
| 14 | Mutahi Kagwe | Agriculture & Livestock Development |
| 15 | Davis Chirchir | Roads, Transport & Public Works |
| 16 | Alice Wahome | Lands, Housing & Urban Development |
| 17 | Lee Kinyanjui | Trade, Investment & Industry |
| 18 | Dr. Alfred Mutua | Labour & Social Protection |
| 19 | Eric Muriithi Muuga | Water, Sanitation & Irrigation |
| 20 | Beatrice Asukul Moe | East African Community & Regional Development |
| 21 | Hassan Ali Joho | Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs |
| 22 | Dr. Deborah Mulongo Barasa | Environment , Climate Change and Forestry |
| 23 | Hanna Wendot Cheptumo (Nominee) | Ministry of Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage |
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