Geoffrey Ruku, Aden Duale Ranked Top-Performing Cabinet Secretaries in Ruto’s Government
- A national survey has ranked President William Ruto's Cabinet secretaries based on their performance, across all 47 counties
- Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku emerged first for his rapid rollout of reforms aimed at transforming public service delivery and transparency
- The list featured some surprise names who were recognised for tangible impact in healthcare, security, tourism, and digital growth
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TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has over three years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya
Results of a standard performance review painted a revealing picture of President William Ruto’s Cabinet.
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A new report by Kenya Track Survey ranked the top-performing Cabinet secretaries in a poll conducted between June 20 and July 20. It involved 8,561 respondents drawn from all 47 counties, offering a wide snapshot of public opinion on government leadership.
At the top of the list was Geoffrey Ruku, a relatively new face in the Cabinet, whose impact has already earned him national recognition.
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The Public Service CS was praised for initiating bold public service reforms, which included rolling out e-governance platforms to digitise operations and reduce red tape.
He also introduced performance contracts across government departments to increase accountability, and launched training programmes to modernise the civil service.
"His leadership in public service reform has been pivotal in improving efficiency and restoring public trust," the report stated.
Ruku’s commitment to transparency has led to the creation of systems designed to fight corruption and promote integrity in public offices.
Second in the rankings was Health CS Aden Duale, who was commended for strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system. His tenure has seen the expansion of Universal Health Coverage programmes that increased access to affordable healthcare.
Duale also oversaw the commissioning of new hospitals, improved medical equipment in counties, and boosted recruitment and training of healthcare professionals. Additionally, he enhanced the country’s pandemic preparedness and emergency response systems.
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Coming in third was Hassan Joho, whose leadership in the blue economy and natural resources sector earned high marks.
He implemented policies encouraging local mineral processing, which in turn created jobs and increased export value.
Joho also championed development in marine transport and fisheries, securing international partnerships to develop the maritime and mining sectors while enforcing responsible environmental practices.
Rebecca Miano ranked fourth, celebrated for her leadership in reviving the tourism sector after the COVID-19 pandemic.
She increased international tourist arrivals and expanded marketing efforts into new global markets. Miano also promoted eco-tourism and community-based cultural tourism projects, while strengthening wildlife protection, including anti-poaching campaigns and habitat restoration. Her efforts attracted major private investment in tourism infrastructure.
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In fifth place was William Kabogo, who was recognised for spearheading Kenya’s digital transformation.
He oversaw the nationwide broadband rollout, extended internet access to rural areas, and introduced support programmes for technology start-ups through innovation hubs and funding schemes.
Kabogo also launched digital skills training initiatives for youth and public servants, and established frameworks to protect data and enhance cybersecurity.
Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen took sixth place, having significantly contributed to internal security and governance reform.
His leadership improved relations between police and the public through community policing programmes like Nyumba Kumi.
He reinforced border security, deployed smart surveillance technologies in urban areas, and promoted peace and unity through inclusive governance policies.
In seventh position was Salim Mvurya, whose focus on youth empowerment and sports development brought noticeable results. Mvurya upgraded stadiums and training centres, launched talent development programmes across music, arts, and sports, and strengthened Kenya’s film and music industries.
Under his watch, Kenya successfully hosted international sporting events, boosting national tourism and revenue.
Eighth place went to Alice Wahome, recognised for tackling long-standing land issues and promoting affordable housing.
She led major housing projects for low-income families, digitised the land registry to reduce fraud, and streamlined land dispute resolution. Wahome also advanced road construction and urban renewal projects, improving infrastructure and service delivery.
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John Mbadi was ranked ninth for implementing critical fiscal and economic reforms. His focus on debt restructuring and tax base expansion helped stabilise public finances.
Mbadi also introduced user-friendly, transparent budget reporting tools and led efforts to support economic recovery and resilience.
Deborah Barasa, who came in tenth, was acknowledged for her commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. She launched national reforestation programmes to fight climate change, championed climate-friendly policies, and advanced renewable energy initiatives.
Barasa also promoted recycling and circular economy projects in major cities, contributing to a rise in forest cover through community-driven action.
Finally, in eleventh place, was Eric Muuga, who made great strides in improving water accessibility.
He initiated large-scale dam construction and piped water projects that now serve millions. Muuga expanded irrigation schemes to boost food production and improved access to clean sanitation in rural areas. He also introduced policies for catchment protection and long-term water resource sustainability.
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In a different poll conducted by Politrack Africa, Joho was ranked as the best-performing Cabinet secretary, earning a 67.3% approval rating after his first 100 days in office.
He was followed closely by Duale and Miano, whose efforts in environmental and tourism sectors were well received by the public.
The nationwide survey sampled 1,068 adults and assessed public perception across various ministries, focusing on governance, implementation of priorities, and civil service impartiality.
All ministries scored above 50%, suggesting general satisfaction with government performance.
Other top performers included Opiyo Wandayi, who was praised for efforts in energy and petroleum, and Musalia Mudavadi, whose foreign affairs work earned him a 60.3% approval rating, placing him fifth overall.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
