In a significant government shake-up, President William Ruto has reshuffled several Principal Secretaries (PSs) and nominated 14 new ones in a bid to strengthen the administration’s service delivery and economic agenda.
Ruto emphasized that the changes are aimed at tapping into emerging sectors of the economy while addressing challenges facing the country’s social structure.
“His excellency has today instituted changes to the Organization of Government. The Presidential Action, serialized as Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, causes nominations to and re-assignments of State Departments, as well as postings to the nation’s foreign service,” read part of the official statement released by State House.
The statement further underscored the administration’s commitment to accelerating the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Here is the full list of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and their respective dockets:
| No. | Name | State Department | Ministry/Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Jane Kare Imbunya | Public Service & Human Capital Development | Public Service, Human Capital |
| 2 | Ms. Regina Akoth Ombam | Trade | Investments, Trade & Industry |
| 3 | Mr. Cyrell Wagunda Odede | Public Investments & Assets Management | National Treasury |
| 4 | Dr. Caroline Wanjiru Karugu | East African Community (EAC) Affairs | EAC, ASALS & Regional Development |
| 5 | Dr. Oluga Fredrick Ouma | Medical Services | Health |
| 6 | Mr. Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim | National Government Coordination | Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary |
| 7 | Ms. Judith Naiyai Pareno | Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs | Attorney General |
| 8 | Dr. Bonface Makokha | Economic Planning | National Treasury & Economic Planning |
| 9 | Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat | Science, Research & Innovation | Education |
| 10 | Stephen Isaboke | Broadcasting & Telecommunications | Information, Communication & Digital Economy |
| 11 | Michael Lenasalon | Devolution | Office of the Deputy President |
| 12 | Mr. Fikirini Katoi Kahindi Jacobs | Youth Affairs | Youth Affairs & Sports |
| 13 | CPA Carren Ageng’o Achieng | Children Welfare Services | Labour & Social Protection |
| 14 | Mr. Aden Abdi Millah | Shipping & Maritime Affairs | Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs |
This reshuffle is seen as a strategic move by the Ruto administration to align government operations with emerging opportunities while ensuring effective governance across key sectors.
Analysts suggest the appointments could strengthen the delivery of public services and expedite the implementation of Ruto’s economic policies.
The new appointees will now await vetting and approval by the National Assembly before formally assuming their roles.
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