In a recent assessment conducted by the Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA), Cabinet Secretaries (CS) have been evaluated on various attributes including awareness, trustworthiness, visibility, and performance.

The evaluation sought to provide insights into how well these public officials are perceived by the Kenyan populace.

The results paint a diverse picture of performance across different ministries.

Among the top performers is Kithure Kindiki, who heads the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.

Kindiki secured the highest overall score of 68 per cent, equivalent to a commendable grade of B plain.

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This achievement underscores his notable efforts in steering his ministry towards impactful initiatives that benefit the citizens.

Following closely behind Kindiki is Musalia Mudavadi, serving as the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Minister of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, with a rating of 59 per cent.

Mudavadi's dedication to his role reflects positively on his overall performance.

Ababu Namwamba, overseeing the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Arts, attained a respectable score of 51 per cent, showcasing a commendable commitment to fostering development within his sector.

Similarly, Eliud Owalo, responsible for the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, achieved a score of 50 per cent, demonstrating a noteworthy contribution to the advancement of digital initiatives in the country.

Aden Bare Duale, at the helm of the Ministry of Defence, also received recognition for his efforts, though his specific rating was not disclosed in the provided information.

Conversely, the evaluation also shed light on the lower-performing Cabinet Secretaries.

Mithika Linturi, overseeing the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, received the lowest rating of 25 per cent, a clean E grade, indicative of areas that require significant improvement within his ministry.

Other Cabinet Secretaries who fell short in the evaluation include Zacharia Njeru, Florence Bore, and Davis Chirchir, each facing challenges in their respective ministries, as indicated by their ratings ranging from 27 per cent to 33 per cent.


The evaluation criteria encompassed various attributes such as awareness among Kenyans, trustworthiness in the utilization of public resources, visibility in communicating ministry activities, and performance in implementing initiatives aimed at improving citizens' lives.

This assessment conducted by TIFA offers valuable insights into the performance of Cabinet Secretaries, highlighting both exemplary efforts and areas needing enhancement.

It serves as a barometer for accountability and transparency within the government, encouraging continuous improvement and effective governance.