A new assessment by Mizani Africa has placed Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano at the top of its 2025 Cabinet Secretary Performance Index, signalling growing public confidence in ministries driving Kenya’s economic and administrative agenda.
The index, released on Tuesday, highlights shifts in how different dockets are perceived as the government pushes to strengthen service delivery and policy implementation across sectors.
According to the report shared on X by Mizani Africa, Miano secured a score of 71.2%, the highest among Cabinet Secretaries evaluated this year.
The organisation attributed her ranking to improved conservation initiatives and rising tourism numbers, sectors that remain central to Kenya’s revenue streams and international profile.
Tourism has historically played a stabilising role during periods of economic pressure, making performance in the docket closely watched by policymakers and industry players.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi was ranked second with 65.5%. Mizani Africa noted that his ministry had benefited from greater operational stability and reforms aimed at improving efficiency in the energy sector.
The portfolio’s importance has grown in recent years due to national debates on electricity costs, fuel pricing, and the broader impact of energy policy on household expenditure and industrial competitiveness.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen followed closely in third place with a score of 65.1%.
The index highlighted his coordination role within security agencies and administrative structures, noting that the ministry holds significant influence due to its central position in national governance.
Interior-related performance often shapes public perceptions of government effectiveness, especially during heightened political activity and electoral cycles.
Other Cabinet Secretaries recognised in the top 10 include Wycliffe Oparanya (63.9%) for cooperatives and MSME development, Defence CS Soipan Tuya (60.4%), and Health CS Aden Duale (60.1%). Mizani Africa also cited Davis Chirchir (56.9%), Alfred Mutua (55.7%), John Mbadi (53.2%), and Geoffrey Ruku (51.1%) for their contributions in respective sectors such as ICT, mining, and public service.
Mizani Africa stated that its 2025 index evaluates Cabinet Secretaries based on sectoral impact, policy execution, and institutional performance.
The rankings provide a snapshot of how key ministries are perceived amid ongoing reforms, offering Kenyans an annual reference point on government leadership and administrative progress.