Cabinet Secretaries are nominated by the President and approved by Parliament, following vetting procedure.
Article 152 of the Constitution of Kenya sets the procedure for appointment confirmation and dismissal of cabinet secretaries.
A Cabinet Secretary is not a member of the Kenyan Parliament and has to be vetted by a parliamentary committee before their appointment.
Kindiki resigned as Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration to take up the position of Deputy President following the High Court lifting conservatory orders blocking the swearing in.
Musalia Mudavadi is currently the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration having been appointed by President William Ruto on 31 October 2024.