An Ipsos survey has named Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe as the best-performing member of President William Ruto’s Cabinet, citing 86% approval from respondents nationwide.
The survey evaluated cabinet secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability, and how they implemented government policies. Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi placed second with 82% approval.
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku followed in third place with 79%, while ICT CS William Kabogo ranked fourth at 76%. Defence CS Soipan Tuya came in fifth with 72%, and Transport CS Davis Chirchir scored 69%.
Tourism CS Rebecca Miano ranked seventh with 65%, narrowly ahead of Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, who received 63% approval.
Mining CS Hassan Joho earned 59% approval, and Health CS Aden Duale rounded out the top ten with 54%.
Ipsos said the survey aimed to assess how Kenyans view the performance of senior government officials responsible for implementing national development priorities and delivering public services.
“The performance of Cabinet Secretaries plays a crucial role in determining how well government services reach the public and how effectively the country implements national development programs,” the survey reported.
Ipsos added that respondents judged cabinet secretaries not only on the policies they set but also on whether they turn government promises into clear, measurable results that improve people’s lives.
The survey also noted that the rankings reflected public opinions on responsiveness, efficiency, innovation, and leadership in the ministries run by each cabinet secretary.
Ipsos carried out the poll in all 47 counties, drawing responses from both urban and rural areas to ensure fair geographic coverage.
The survey targeted registered voters aged 18 and above, and Ipsos interviewed a total of 3,251 respondents.
