In a strong show of public confidence, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has been ranked Kenya’s best-performing Cabinet Secretary in a 2026 National Survey, scoring an 86.5 percent approval rating.
The poll by KenyaTrack, conducted between March 15 and April 10 across all 290 constituencies, highlighted a leader whose impact spans from policy in Nairobi to farms nationwide.
Since taking over at the Agriculture Ministry, Kagwe has driven a fast, results-oriented agenda, pushing increased funding and aligning the sector with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) to boost incomes, jobs, and economic stability.
His policies prioritizing local wheat, establishing animal feed reserves, and promoting climate-smart agriculture have helped stabilize markets, protect farmers, and build resilience against climate shocks.
Reforms in coffee and tea sectors focusing on better pricing, value addition, and efficient marketing are also restoring farmer earnings and competitiveness.
Commenting on the poll, the CS noted that this recognition reflects the collective effort of the team at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, our agencies, and all stakeholders across the agricultural value chain.
“I am deeply humbled and honoured to be recognised as the best-performing Cabinet Secretary in 2026. We remain firmly committed to transforming the sector, strengthening food security, and delivering meaningful impact to farmers and all Kenyans,” he expressed.
Meanwhile, the survey places Kagwe ahead of other top performers, including Rebecca Miano, CS for Tourism and Wildlife, and Geoffrey Ruku, CS for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, cementing his position as a standout in President Ruto’s Cabinet.
Overall, his tenure reflects a shift in positioning agriculture as a central pillar of Kenya’s economic transformation and food security.
By Michael Omondi
