Full list of 51 Principal Secretaries under Ruto’s broad-based cabinet

President William Ruto’s broad-based government reshuffle brought in new Principal Secretaries (PSs) across key ministries, marking one of the biggest changes in the civil service leadership since the administration took office.

The changes followed consultations and political realignments that saw both fresh appointments and reassignments across State Departments.

The PSs play a critical role in running government operations at ministry level, overseeing policy implementation and coordinating day-to-day functions.

Below is the latest confirmed lineup of Principal Secretaries across ministries and state departments.

1. Ministry of Interior and National Administration

Cabinet Secretary: Kipchumba Murkomen

• Internal Security and National Administration – Dr. Raymond Omollo

• Correctional Services – Dr. Salome Beacco

• Immigration and Citizen Services – Dr. Julius Bitok

2. Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs (under Prime CS)

Overseeing Authority: Musalia Mudavadi

• Foreign Affairs – Dr. Korir Sing’Oei

• Diaspora Affairs – Roseline K. Njogu

3. Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary

Prime CS: Musalia Mudavadi

• Cabinet Affairs – Julius Korir

• National Government Coordination – Ahmed Abdisalam Ibrahim

• Parliamentary Affairs – CPA Dr. Aurelia C. Rono

• Office Coordination – Joseph N. Busiega

4. Office of the Deputy President

Deputy President: Kithure Kindiki

• Dr. Idris Salim Dokota – Principal Secretary, State Department for Cabinet Affairs

• Michael Lenasalon – Principal Secretary, State Department for Devolution

• Moses N. Mbaruku – Principal Administrative Secretary, Office of the Deputy President

5. Ministry of National Treasury and Economic Planning

Cabinet Secretary: John Mbadi

• National Treasury – Dr. Boniface Makokha

• Economic Planning – James Muhati

• Public Investments and Assets Management – Cyrell Odede Wagunda

6. Ministry of Defence

Cabinet Secretary: Soipan Tuya

• Defence Administration – Patrick Mariru

7. Ministry of Roads and Transport

Cabinet Secretary: Davis Chirchir

• Roads – Eng. Joseph Mbugua

• Transport – Mohamed Daghar

8. Ministry of Energy and Petroleum

Cabinet Secretary: Opiyo Wandayi

• Energy – Alex Wachira

• Petroleum – Vacant (The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Petroleum is currently vacant following the April 2026 resignation of former PS Mohamed Liban. He stepped down amid a government inquiry into irregularities in fuel supply operations within the energy sector.)

9. Ministry of Health

Cabinet Secretary: Aden Duale

• Medical Services – Dr. Oluga Fredrick Ouma

• Public Health and Professional Standards – Mary Muthoni Muriuki

10. Ministry of Education

Cabinet Secretary: Julius Migos Ogamba

• Basic Education – Dr. Belio Kipsang

• Higher Education and Research – Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat

• TVET – Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria

11. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

Cabinet Secretary: Mutahi Kagwe

• Agriculture – Dr. Paul Ronoh

• Livestock Development – Jonathan Mueke

12. Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy

Cabinet Secretary: William Kabogo

• ICT and Digital Economy – Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui

• Broadcasting and Telecommunications – Stephen Isaboke

13. Ministry of Trade, Investment and Industry

Cabinet Secretary: Lee Kinyanjui

• Trade – Regina Akoth Ombam

• Investment Promotion – Abubakar Hassan Abubakar

• Industry – Dr. Juma Mukhwana

14. Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development

Cabinet Secretary: Wycliffe Oparanya

• Cooperatives – Patrick Kilemi

• MSMEs Development – Beatrice Inyangala

15. Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development

Cabinet Secretary: Alice Wahome

• Lands and Physical Planning – Nixon Korir

• Housing and Urban Development – Charles Hinga Mwaura

• Public Works – Joel Arumonyang

16. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change

Cabinet Secretary: Deborah Barasa

• Environment and Climate Change – Dr. Festus Ng’eno

• Forestry – Gitonga Mugambi

17. Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Cabinet Secretary: Eric Muriithi Muuga

• Water and Sanitation – Julius Korir

• Irrigation – Ephantus Kimotho

18. Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife

Cabinet Secretary: Rebecca Miano

• Tourism – John Ololtuaa

• Wildlife – Sylvia Museiya

19. Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports

Cabinet Secretary: Salim Mvurya

• Youth Affairs – Fikirini Kahindi Jacobs

• Sports – Peter Tum

20. Ministry of EAC, ASALs and Regional Development

Cabinet Secretary: Beatrice Askul Moe

• EAC Affairs – Dr. Caroline Wanjiru Karugu

• ASALs and Regional Development – Kello Harsama

21. Ministry of Labour and Social Protection

Cabinet Secretary: Alfred Mutua

• Labour – CPA Carren Ageng’o Achieng

• Social Protection – Joseph Mugosi Mutavi

22. Ministry of Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage

Cabinet Secretary: Hanna Wendot Cheptumo

• Gender and Affirmative Action – Anne Wang’ombe

• Culture, Arts and Heritage – Ummi Mohamed Bashir

23. State Law Office

Attorney General: Dorcas Oduor

• Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs – Judith Naiyari Pareno Ramaita