President William Ruto with his cabinet members during a past meeting/PCSThe increasing visibility of Cabinet Secretaries in political mobilisation activities ahead of the 2027 General Election has sparked a national debate on the neutrality of senior state officials. However, a combination of constitutional interpretation, statutory provisions and court rulings clearly explains why cabinet secretaries are legally allowed to participate in political campaigns.

Source: The Star February 25, 2026 08:09 UTC