List of Hardest Secretaries General According to Politrack Poll

• Home Secretary Raymond Omollo topped the Politrack Africa 2025 survey with a score of 69.7%, sharing the spotlight with Sports Secretary Elijah Mwangi
• Based on the criteria used, the Omollo department was successful in providing central authority, simplifying operations and increasing citizen satisfaction with public services.
• His leadership in aligning national programs and agendas and promoting inter-agency collaboration was highly rated for strategic impact.
• Innovation in digital platforms and strong governance performance cemented his top position, with other Secretary Generals following

The Secretary in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Raymond Omollo has emerged as the hardest working Secretary General in the latest national survey conducted by Politrack Africa, scoring 69.7% in the performance of 2025.

The study, which assessed middle managers in many ministries, placed Omollo at the top along with Secretary General for Sports Elijah Mwangi, who matched the marks, while the Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the United States Dr. Esther Muhoria following closely with 67.2%.

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According to Politrack Africa, the survey assessed 20 Secretaries-General using a comprehensive methodology designed to measure efficiency, innovation, and integrity.

What key performance areas did the study look at?

The survey used a weighted scoring system focused on four pillars: Core Authority Delivery, Strategic Leadership, Innovation and Digital Transformation, and Integrity and Public Accountability.

Under the first pillar, Core Authority Delivery and Operational Excellence, Omollo’s department recorded high levels of achievement of the ministry’s performance targets, efficient utilization of the budget, and significant improvements in service delivery.

The Department of the Interior, which oversees key security and governance functions, implemented several reforms that streamlined operations, reduced bureaucratic delays, and increased citizen satisfaction with public services.

The second pillar, Strategic Leadership and National Impact, highlighted Omollo’s role in aligning departmental programs with national agendas such as the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and Vision 2030.

Politrack noted its strategic contributions to national priorities, including security enhancement, community policing initiatives, and inter-agency cooperation.

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Omollo’s ability to coordinate multiple government agencies and private partners was cited as a key factor in achieving measurable results.

Innovation and digital transformation, accounting for 15% of the total score, further boosted the rank of Home Secretary.

The department developed digital platforms to automate processes, monitor service delivery, and make information more accessible to the public.

His use of data-driven planning tools and workflow re-engineering helped reduce redundancies and improve efficiency across the ministry.

The final pillar, Integrity, Governance, and Public Accountability, assessed the Secretary General on transparency, ethical leadership, and proactive communication.

The Omollo Department maintained clean audit reports, implemented strong internal controls, and actively cooperated with regulatory agencies.

The survey noted its efforts in promoting reputation, staff development, and ethical conduct, and strengthening public confidence in the Department of Home Affairs and National Administration.

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Other members of the Secretary General who did well include Charles Hinga of Housing and Urban Development (65.5%), Ambassador Professor Julius Bitok of Primary Education (64.1%), and Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya of Public Service and Human Development (62.8%).

This listing emphasizes the growing trend in the public service in Kenya to emphasize performance, accountability, and impact in the public service.

Politrack Africa’s research methodology combined quantitative data from official government reports (60%), qualitative evidence through the PS portfolio presented to the panel (30%), and stakeholder feedback (10%) from departmental staff, other government agencies, and selected external partners.

This approach ensured that measurable outcomes and wider social impact were considered in the listing.

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