Kenneth Gilbert Adjei is a Ghanaian politician who currently serves as minister in charge of Defense. On 7th August 2026 he was appointed the Minister of Defense during John Mahama's ministerial reshuffle
He served as Minister of Works and Housing (Ghana). He also served as a Deputy Minister of Defence from 2015 to 2017 during the John Mahama Administration. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress.
Early life and education
Adjei is a native of Trede, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
He attended Opoku Ware School for his secondary school education. He served as the Dining Hall prefect whilst at Opoku Ware School.
He proceeded to the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) where he completed with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ghana Business School.
Politics
Adjei is a member of the National Democratic Congress and was a member of Tertiary Education Institution Network (TEIN) of the NDC during his time at GIMPA.
In March 2015, he was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to serve as the deputy Minister of Defence. He was vetted on 15 April 2015, approved on 14 May and sworn in on 18 May 2015.
He served in that role until 7 January 2017 when his government handed over to the Nana Akufo Addo government.
In February 2025, he was appointed by John Mahama as Minister of Ministry of Works and Housing (Ghana).
Personal life
Adjei is married with three children. He enjoys listening to music and playing golf during his leisure hours.