The KenyaTrack Survey has ranked Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku as Kenya’s best-performing Cabinet Secretary in 2026, scoring 86 per cent, ahead of Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, who scored 84 per cent.
The survey, conducted between September 15 and October 10, 2026, assessed Cabinet Secretaries across various government portfolios, with Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi completing the top three with a score of 80 per cent.
In position one is Geoffrey Ruku, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, whose profile highlights public service reforms, human capital development and efforts to improve efficiency in government operations. His score of 86 per cent places him at the top of the survey’s ranking.
Coming second is Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, with 84 per cent. Her profile highlights tourism promotion, wildlife conservation and initiatives aimed at strengthening Kenya’s tourism sector.
In third position is James Opiyo Wandayi, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, who scored 80 per cent. His profile focuses on energy development, petroleum sector management and efforts to strengthen the country’s energy supply.
At position four is William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, with 78 per cent. His profile highlights digital transformation, the development of information and communications technology, and the expansion of digital services.
Taking the fifth position is Eric Muriithi Muuga, Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, who scored 77 per cent. His profile centres on improving water access, sanitation services and irrigation development to support households and agricultural production.
In sixth position is Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary for Defence, with 75 per cent. Her profile highlights national defence, military preparedness and the protection of Kenya’s territorial integrity.
At position seven is Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary for Health, who scored 72 per cent. His profile focuses on healthcare delivery, health sector reforms and efforts to improve access to medical services.
Coming eighth is Kipchumba Murkomen, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, with 70 per cent. His profile highlights internal security, national administration and the coordination of security operations.
In ninth position is Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, who scored 69 per cent. His profile focuses on investment promotion, trade development, industrial growth and creating an enabling environment for businesses.
Completing the top ten is Ali Hassan Joho, Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, with 66 per cent. His profile highlights mining sector development, marine resources and the blue economy as potential drivers of economic growth.
The ranking places Ruku at the top with 86 per cent, followed by Miano at 84 per cent and Wandayi at 80 per cent. Joho closes the top ten with 66 per cent.
The survey report states that 6,155 adults were interviewed by telephone during the survey period and gives a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points at a 95 per cent confidence level.
