William Samoei Ruto is head of state of Kenya and has held the office since 13 Sept 2022. Below: the people at the top of government, how they came to office, and the 23 cabinet posts we list, each with its source.
The top of government
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | William Samoei Ruto | 13 Sept 2022 | Elected in the presidential election of 9 August 2022 (per official page) | United Democratic Alliance (UDA) (per official page) |
| Head of government | William Samoei Ruto | 13 Sept 2022 | Elected in the presidential election of 9 August 2022 (per official page) | United Democratic Alliance (UDA) (per official page) |
| Deputy President | Kithure Kindiki | - | - | - |
How they got there
Elected in the presidential election of 9 August 2022 (per official page)
Elected in the presidential election of 9 August 2022 (per official page)
The last national election in our sources was held on 9 Aug 2022.
System of government: presidential republic.
The next national election is expected 10 August 2027. See the Kenya election dates.
The cabinet
We list 23 cabinet posts for Kenya. Appointment dates are shown where the source gives them.
| Office | Minister | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration | Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport | Davis Chirchir | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs | Hassan Ali Joho | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Health | Aden Duale | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development | Alice Wahome | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection | Alfred Mutua | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Education | Julius Migos Ogamba | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife | Rebecca Miano | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports | Salim Mvurya | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Defence | Roselinda Soipan Tuya | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development | Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning | John Mbadi Ng'ongo | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation | Eric Muriithi Muuga | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry | Deborah Mulongo Barasa | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry | Lee Maiyani Kinyanjui | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development | Mutahi Kagwe | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum | James Opiyo Wandayi | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Information Communication and the Digital Economy | William Kabogo Gitau | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development | Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for East Africa Community and Regional Affairs | Beatrice Asukul Moe | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Gender | Hanna Wendot Cheptumo | - |
| Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs | Musalia Mudavadi | - |
| Secretary to the Cabinet | Mercy Kiiru Wanjau | - |
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker of the National Assembly | Moses M. Wetang'ula | - | - | - |
| Speaker of the Senate | Amason Kingi Jeffah | - | - | - |
| Chief Justice | Martha K. Koome | - | - | - |
| Electoral commission chair | Erastus Edung Ethekon | - | - | - |
| Central bank governor | Kamau Thugge | 19 Jun 2023 | - | - |
| Attorney-General | Dorcas Agik Oduor | - | - | - |
See the live Kenya page for the full directory and how we verify names.
Source: Office of the President of Kenya, 2026; IFES ElectionGuide, 2026. Method: how we compile this.