A comprehensive national survey conducted by Kenya Track Survey has ranked Kenya’s top performing Cabinet Secretaries in 2026, offering a compelling insight into public confidence in the country’s governance architecture.
The survey, carried out between March 15 and April 10, 2026, sampled 12,126 registered voters across all 290 constituencies through a rigorously structured multi-stage stratified methodology. The findings present a credible barometer of citizen perception on leadership effectiveness, service delivery, and socio-economic impact across ministries.
At the pinnacle of the rankings is Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, who commands an impressive 85 percent approval rating. His tenure has been marked by an assertive recalibration of Kenya’s blue economy strategy, catalyzing expansion in fisheries, aquaculture, and maritime trade. Simultaneously, his reform-driven agenda within the mining sector, particularly in enhancing transparency, formalizing artisanal operations, and attracting strategic investment, has entrenched the ministry as a formidable driver of economic growth and employment creation.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku follows in second place with an 83 percent approval rating. His docket remains the administrative nucleus of government operations, reinforced by far-reaching public sector reforms, digitization of services, and the expansion of Huduma Centres. These interventions have significantly elevated efficiency, accountability, and accessibility within public institutions.
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano secures the third position with 82 percent, reflecting a sustained resurgence of Kenya’s global tourism stature. Through strategic international marketing, diversification into cultural and conference tourism, and continued investment in hospitality infrastructure, the ministry has reaffirmed tourism as a cornerstone of foreign exchange earnings and employment generation.
In fourth place is Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa with an 80 percent approval rating. Her leadership has been defined by an intensified focus on ecological conservation and climate resilience, notably through an ambitious nationwide afforestation programme aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems and safeguarding biodiversity.
Housing and Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome ranks fifth with 79 percent, with her ministry occupying a central role in addressing the country’s housing deficit. The Affordable Housing Programme continues to stimulate construction activity and employment, while the digitization of land registries is progressively enhancing transparency, efficiency, and investor confidence in the property sector.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya takes the sixth position with 78 percent, underscoring the sustained professionalism and operational readiness of the Kenya Defence Forces. The ministry’s contribution to regional peacekeeping missions further consolidates Kenya’s strategic influence and security posture.
Finance Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi ranks seventh with 77 percent, reflecting his stewardship in fiscal management, macroeconomic stabilization, and policy formulation. His docket remains pivotal in ensuring prudent allocation of national resources while maintaining economic equilibrium.
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua follows in eighth position with 75 percent, credited with advancing workers’ rights, strengthening labour relations, and spearheading skills development initiatives aimed at enhancing youth employability.
ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo ranks ninth with 73 percent, reflecting steady progress in Kenya’s digital transformation agenda. Investments in connectivity infrastructure, coupled with the expansion of e-government platforms, have streamlined service delivery while fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Rounding off the top ten is Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi, who registers a 70 percent approval rating. His diplomatic engagements have been instrumental in strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations, enhancing Kenya’s global standing, and attracting strategic international partnerships.
Collectively, the survey underscores a discernible shift in public evaluation metrics, where performance, efficiency, and tangible outcomes increasingly define leadership credibility. Ministries with direct impact on economic empowerment, infrastructure development, and citizen-centric services continue to command higher approval ratings.
As the country steadily approaches the 2027 general elections, these rankings are likely to recalibrate political discourse, reinforcing the primacy of accountability, delivery, and measurable impact in Kenya’s governance landscape.
