Kenya, a nation nestled in the heart of East Africa, has witnessed a fascinating evolution in its leadership over the years. From the days of independence to the present, Kenya’s leaders have played pivotal roles in shaping the nation’s destiny.Kenya recently had an national election in 2022 August the 9th.And H:E William Saoei Ruto was elected to power as the fifth president of the republic of kenta.Here is a list that compiles some of his highest ranking officials
1.THE PRESIDENT
H:E William Samoei Ruto is the 5th and Current president of the repulic of Kenya.He was elected on general elections which were help on the 9th of August year 2022.
William Ruto’s journey into politics began during his time at the University of Nairobi, where he was actively involved in student politics. He served as the Chairman of the University Students Association and later joined mainstream politics.
Ruto’s first significant political victory came in 1997 when he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Eldoret North constituency. He gained prominence as a vocal and energetic legislator, known for advocating for the rights of his constituents, particularly farmers.
In 2002, Ruto joined the cabinet as the Minister of Home Affairs in President Mwai Kibaki’s government. He later held other ministerial positions, including Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology. During his tenure as Minister of Agriculture, he initiated various programs aimed at improving the agricultural sector.
In 2013, William Ruto was elected as the Deputy President of Kenya on the Jubilee Alliance ticket, serving alongside President Uhuru Kenyatta. This marked a turning point in his career, as he ascended to the second-highest office in the country. As Deputy President, Ruto has played a crucial role in the government, overseeing various development projects and initiatives, such as the Big Four Agenda.Currently his governemnt is in power with the political party being UDA under the Kenya Kwanza Coalition.
His governemnt focuses more on
- Economic development: The government is committed to promoting economic growth and development. This includes investments in infrastructure, agriculture, and manufacturing.
- Job creation: The government is also committed to creating jobs for the growing population of Kenya. This includes programs to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Education: The government is investing in education to improve the quality of education in Kenya. This includes building new schools and improving teacher training.
- Healthcare: The government is also committed to improving healthcare in Kenya. This includes building new hospitals and clinics and providing free healthcare to the poor.
- Security: The government is committed to maintaining security in Kenya. This includes combating crime and terrorism.
2.DEPUTY PRESIDENT
Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua (born 28 February 1965) is a Kenyan politician who has served as Deputy President of Kenya since 2022. He previously served as the Member of Parliament for Mathira Constituency between 2017 and 2022 as a member of the Jubilee party. In the 2022 election, William Ruto selected Gachagua as his running mate, and the two were elected with just over 50% of the vote.[2][3]
He previously served in various junior roles in government, including assistant secretary[4] in the Ministry of Home Affairs & National Heritage, personal assistant to the Head of the Public Service,[4] personal assistant to Minister for Local Government Uhuru Kenyatta and a district officer.
3.PRIME CABINET SECRETARY
Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi (born 21 September 1960) is a Kenyan politician and land economist who is currently serving as the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya. Until October 2022, he was also the party leader of the Amani National Congress (ANC), one of the founding political parties, of the Kenya Kwanza alliance. He served as the 7th Vice-President of Kenya in 2002 and Deputy Prime Minister (2008–2012), when he resigned to contest for the Presidency in the 2013 Kenyan general election and emerged third. He was the deputy party leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) (2005–2012) and Party Leader of the United Democratic Forum Party (UDF) from May 2012 to July 2015.[1]
4.CABINET SECRETARIES
The country has quite a number of cabinet secretaries who manage matters related to their respective fields from a national level.The below table shows their names and their knowledgeable fields
| DOCKET | NAME |
|---|---|
|
Interior and Coordination of National Government |
Prof. Abraham Kithure Kindiki |
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National Treasury & Planning |
Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u |
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National Treasury & Planning |
Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u |
|
Defence |
Aden Bare Duale |
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Trade, Investment and Industrialization |
Moses Kuria |
|
Energy & Petroleum |
Davis Chirchir |
|
Roads, Transport and Public Works |
Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen |
|
Cooperatives Development |
Simon Chelugui |
|
Foreign & Diaspora Affairs |
Dr. Alfred Nganga Mutua |
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Information, Communication & Digital Economy |
Eliud Owalo |
|
Education |
Ezekiel Machogu |
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Lands, Housing and Urban Development |
Zachariah Mwangi Njeru |
|
Water, Sanitation & Irrigation |
Alice Muthoni Wahome |
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Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage |
Peninah Malonza |
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Health |
Susan Nakhumicha Wafula |
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Agriculture & Livestock Development |
Franklin Mithika Linturi |
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Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts |
Ababu Namwamba |
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East African Community, ASAL & Regional Development |
Rebecca Miano |
|
Public Service, Gender Affirmative Action |
Aisha Jumwa Karisa Katana |
|
Labour & Social Protection |
Florence Bore |
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Environment and Forestry |
Roselinda Soipan Tuiya |
|
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs |
Salim Mvurya |
|
Attorney General of Kenya |
Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi |
