Cabinet of Kenya
The Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya is made up of the President, Deputy President, Attorney General and Cabinet Secretaries. The 2010 Constitution of Kenya allows a maximum of 22 ministries under Article 152 and sets the minimum number to 14. A Cabinet Secretary is not a member of the Kenyan Parliament and has to be vetted by a parliamentary committee before their appointment.[1]
Members of the Cabinet
| Office | Cabinet Secretary | Predecessor |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts | Ababu Namwamba[2] | Prof. Margaret Kobia |
| Roads, Transport and Public Works | Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen[2] | James Wainaina Macharia |
| Information, Communication & Digital Economy | Eliud Owalo[2] | Joe Mucheru |
| Water, Sanitation & Irrigation | Alice Muthoni Wahome[2] | Simon Chelugui |
| Interior and Coordination of National Government | Prof. Abraham Kithure Kindiki[2] | Dr. Fred O. Matiang'i |
| Defence | Aden Bare Duale[2] | Eugene Wamalwa |
| East African Community, ASAL & Regional Development | Rebecca Miano[2][3] | Adan Mohammed |
| Lands, Housing and Urban Development | Zachariah Mwangi Njeru[2] | Farida Karoney |
| Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs | Salim Mvurya[2] | (New portfolio) |
| Energy & Petroleum | Davis Chirchir[2] | John Munyes |
| Agriculture & Livestock Development | Franklin Mithika Linturi[2] | Peter Munya |
| Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage | Peninah Malonza[2] | Najib Balala |
| Public Service, Gender Affirmative Action | Aisha Jumwa Karisa Katana[2] | Prof. Margaret Kobia |
| National Treasury & Planning | Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u[2] | Ukur Yatani Kanacho |
| Foreign & Diaspora Affairs | Dr. Alfred Nganga Mutua[2] | Raychelle Omamo |
| Labour & Social Protection | Florence Bore[2] | Simon Kiprono Chelugui Kenneth Lusaka |
| Health | Susan Nakhumicha Wafula[2] | Mutahi Kagwe |
| Environment and Forestry | Roselinda Soipan Tuiya[2] | Keriako Tobiko |
| Cooperatives Development | Simon Chelugui[2] | (New portfolio) |
| Education | Ezekiel Machogu[2] | Prof. George A. O. Magoha |
| Trade, Investment and Industrialization | Moses Kuria[2] | Betty Maina |
| Prime Cabinet Secretary | Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi[2] | (New portfolio) |
| Attorney General of Kenya | Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi[2] | Paul Kihara Kariuki |
Other Cabinet Nominees
Secretary to the Cabinet - Mercy Wanjau
National Security Advisor - Monica Juma
Women Rights Agency Advisor - Harriet Chigau
References
- Njagih, Moses. "Vetting awaits nominees to new Cabinet". Standard Digital News. The Standard Group Limited. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
- "Current Cabinet". Cabinet Office. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- "List of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya (2021)". 8 April 2021.
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