Cabinet Secretaries

Ministers responsible for the day-to-day running of government ministries and implementation of national policy (2026).

Hon. Ababu NamwambaYouth Affairs, Sports & Arts

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts

Leads youth empowerment programmes, sports development and creative industry growth.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Heritage

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Hon. Aden DualeEnvironment & Forestry

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry

Oversees climate change mitigation, forest conservation and environmental protection.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Majority Leader in the National Assembly

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Hon. Aisha JumwaGender & Equality

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Equality

Focuses on gender mainstreaming, women empowerment and cultural heritage.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Women Representative for Kilifi

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Hon. Alice WahomeLands & Housing

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development

Drives affordable housing agenda and land policy reforms.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Cabinet Secretary for Water

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Hon. Davis ChirchirTransport & Infrastructure

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure

Oversees roads, railways, aviation and major infrastructure projects.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Cabinet Secretary for Energy

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Hon. Eliud OwaloICT & Digital Economy

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy

Leads digital transformation, broadband rollout and innovation.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Cabinet Secretary for ICT

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Hon. Eric MuugaWater & Sanitation

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Focuses on access to clean water and irrigation development.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Principal Secretary

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Hon. Florence BoreLabour & Social Protection

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection

Handles employment, social security and worker rights.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Cabinet Secretary for Labour

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Hon. John MbadiNational Treasury

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning

Manages national budget, public debt and economic policy.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Treasury Spokesperson

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Hon. Julius Migos OgambaEducation

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Education

Oversees basic education, higher education and curriculum development.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Cabinet Secretary for Education

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Hon. Kipchumba MurkomenInterior

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration

Responsible for national security, policing and county administration.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Cabinet Secretary for Roads

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Hon. Moses KuriaTrade & Investment

Portfolio: Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Investment and Industry

Drives trade policy, investment promotion and industrialisation.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Cabinet Secretary for Public Service

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Hon. Musalia MudavadiForeign Affairs

Portfolio: Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs

Coordinates government business and leads Kenya’s foreign policy.

Appointed: October 2025

Previous Role: Prime Cabinet Secretary

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