Overview
William Ruto’s Cabinet in 2025 refers to the executive team appointed by President William Samoei Ruto to lead Kenya’s national government ministries and departments. The Cabinet is constituted under Article 152 of the Constitution of Kenya, which stipulates that the Cabinet comprises the President, Deputy President, Attorney General, and between 14 and 22 Cabinet Secretaries. Cabinet Secretaries are nominated by the President and must be vetted and approved by Parliament before formally assuming office.
The 2025 Cabinet followed significant restructuring in response to public protests and political changes, including the dismissal of the previous Cabinet in July 2024 and several rounds of appointments through early 2025.
Current Cabinet Secretaries (as of June 2025)
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr. William Samoei Ruto | President |
| Prof. Kithure Kindiki | Deputy President |
| Ms. Dorcas Agik Oduor | Attorney General |
| Dr. Musalia Mudavadi | Prime Cabinet Secretary; Foreign & Diaspora Affairs |
| Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen | Interior and National Administration |
| Davis Chirchir | Roads and Transport |
| Hassan Ali Joho | Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs |
| Aden Duale | Health |
| Alice Wahome | Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development |
| Dr. Alfred Mutua | Labour and Social Protection |
| Julius Migos Ogamba | Education |
| Rebecca Miano | Tourism and Wildlife |
| Salim Mvurya | Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports |
| Roselinda Soipan Tuya | Defence |
| Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya | Cooperatives and MSME Development |
| John Mbadi | National Treasury and Economic Planning |
| Eric Muriithi Muuga | Water, Sanitation and Irrigation |
| Dr. Deborah Mulongo Barasa | Environment, Climate Change and Forestry |
| Lee Maiyani Kinyanjui | Investments, Trade and Industry |
| Mutahi Kagwe | Agriculture and Livestock Development |
| James Opiyo Wandayi | Energy and Petroleum |
| William Kabogo Gitau | Information, Communication and the Digital Economy |
| Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku | Public Service and Human Capital Development |
| Beatrice Asukul Moe | East Africa Community and Regional Affairs |
| Mercy Kiiru Wanjau | Secretary to the Cabinet |
Key Timeline of Nominations and Confirmations
- 11 July 2024: President Ruto dismisses entire Cabinet except for Musalia Mudavadi amid Kenya Finance Bill protests.
- 20 July 2024: Ruto announces nominations of a new Cabinet including six returning members.
- 1 November 2024: Kithure Kindiki sworn in as Deputy President following impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.
- 17 January 2025: Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo appointed to key ministries.
- 26 March 2025: Justin Muturi dismissed; Geoffrey Ruku nominated to Public Service post.
Comparison to Prior Administrations
A chart comparing the composition of Ruto’s 2025 Cabinet to the 2022 Cabinet and Uhuru Kenyatta’s 2017 Cabinet would illustrate:
- Increased regional diversity: Higher representation from coastal and western regions.
- Gender balance: The proportion of female Cabinet Secretaries in 2025 stands at approximately 30%, compared to about 20% in the 2022 Cabinet.
- Turnover rate: Over 80% of Ruto’s 2022 Cabinet was replaced during the 2024-2025 reshuffle, a significantly higher turnover than in previous transitions.
Cabinet Confirmation Process
The appointment of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya follows this constitutional procedure:
- Nomination: The President nominates individuals for Cabinet positions.
- Vetting by Parliament: The National Assembly, through its Committee on Appointments, conducts background checks and interviews.
- Parliamentary Approval: The National Assembly votes on whether to approve each nominee.
- Swearing-in: Approved Cabinet Secretaries are formally sworn in before assuming their duties.
- Recess Appointments: The Constitution does not provide for unilateral recess appointments; all Cabinet Secretaries must be approved by Parliament.
