Ruto Makes Radical Changes To Gov’t Structure, Creates Additional 5 Departments
Kenyans may witness substantial leadership changes after President William Ruto signed Executive Order One, the formal reference document for government organization.
Ruto’s mandate, as explained by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, establishes a framework for a more transparent, efficient, and citizen-centered administration.
“H.E. President William Ruto has signed Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, outlining the structure of the Government of Kenya. The Executive Order details Ministries, State Departments, and the roles under the Executive Office,” the statement read in part.
One of the significant changes stated in the order is a revised Cabinet structure, which may result in a reorganization of the various ministries.
H.E. President William Ruto has signed Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, outlining the structure of the Government of Kenya. The Executive Order details Ministries, State Departments, and the roles under the Executive Office. pic.twitter.com/QFEAYGt8Hw
— Spokesperson GoK (@SpokespersonGoK) June 12, 2025
The restructuring aims to improve decision-making processes and establish a more nimble leadership framework.
The Executive Order also proposed a full revamp of State Departments, including the elimination of redundancies, improved coordination, and increased overall efficiency in public service delivery.
One of the most significant components of the new directive is the formation of specific coordination responsibilities within the President’s Executive Office.
The Office has grown to encompass the Office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, the Strategy Delivery Unit, the President’s Delivery Unit, and the Presidential Economic Transformation Secretariat.
This move is aimed to enable seamless coordination between the various branches of government, notably in the implementation of national policies and development programs.
The reform has also resulted in the establishment of seven new State Departments with specific mandates.
The departments are: National Government Coordination; Science, Research, and Innovation; Public Investments and Asset Management; and Special Programs.
Others include Aviation and Aerospace Development, Children’s Services, and the Department of Justice, Human Rights, and Constitutional Affairs.
The Order initiated significant changes, such as specifying functions and coordinating tasks among Ministries and agencies.
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With these features in place, Kenyans may see certain Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) and Principal Secretaries (PSs) transferred to reflect the new orders.
The President may also select other leaders to fill the newly suggested posts.
President Ruto, who is now collaborating closely with Raila Odinga through the broad-based administration, may include more Raila allies in government if he continues to reward loyalists.
Mwaura stated that the Order aims to realign the administration with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Ruto Makes Radical Changes To Gov’t Structure, Creates Additional 5 Departments
