Here is an updated list of all Kenyan principal secretaries as of 2022. A principal secretary is in charge of running a state department. In Kenya, there are 51 principal secretaries.
After taking over the reins of power, President William Ruto has been racing to constitute his cabinet, the executive in general, to officially begin his work.
After the successful nomination, vetting, and swearing of cabinet secretaries, the President went ahead to nominate principal secretaries who would be running various state departments.
The principal secretaries were later approved by parliament and sworn under the watch of President William Ruto on December 2, 2022, at State House.
This indeed indicates that his government is now fully formed and he can now start working on his agenda to deliver the numerous promises he made to Kenyans.
We have prepared a full list of principal secretaries alongside the state departments they have been assigned to run, but first, let us look at their duties and responsibilities.
Principal Secretaries’ Duties and Responsibilities in Kenya
- Implementing government policies and the State Department’s Strategic Plan.
- Assisting in the accomplishment of the goals and objectives of government and inter-government programs and projects
- Creating and putting in place an effective performance management system.
- Ensure the efficient and effective use of the State Department’s financial, human, and other resources. This includes submitting statutory reports on a regular basis.
- Promoting high standards of professional ethics in their respective departments’ operations.
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List of Principal Secretaries In Kenya 2022
1. Julius Korir – State Department for Cabinet Affairs
2. Teresia Mbaika Malokwe – State Department for Devolution
3. Esther Ngero – State Department for Performance and Delivery Management
4. Aurelia Rono – State Department for Parliamentary Affairs
5. Raymond Omollo – State Department for Interior and National Administration
6. Caroline Nyawira Murage – State Department for Correctional Services
7. Amb. Julius Bitok – State Department for Citizen Services
8. Dr. Chris Kiptoo – The National Treasury
9. James Muhati – State Department for Economic Planning
10. Patrick Mariro – Defence
11. Korir Sing’oei – State Department for Foreign Affairs
12. Roseline Njogu – State Department for Diaspora Affairs
13. Amos Gathecha – State Department for Public Service
14. Veronica Mueni Nduva – State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action
15. Joseph Mungai Mbugua – State Department for Roads
16. Mohamed Dhagar – State Department for Transport
17. Nixon Korir – State Department for Lands and Physical Planning
18. Charles Hinga – State Department for Housing and Urban Development
19. Joel Arumonyang – State Department for Public Works
20. Prof. Edward Kisiangani – State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications
21. Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui – ICT and Digital Economy
22. Eng. Peter Tum – State Department for Medical Services
23. Dr. Joseph Mburu – State Department for Health Standards and Professional Management
24. Dr. Belio Kipsang – State Department for Basic Education
25. Esther Thaara Muhoria – State Department for TVET
26. Beatrice Inyangala – State Departments for Higher Education and Research
27. Phillip Kello Harsama – State Department for Crop Development
28. Harry Kimutai – State Department for Livestock Development
29. Alfred K’Ombundo – State Department for Trade
30. Abubakar Hassan – State Department for Investment Promotion
31. Juma Mukhwana – State Department for Industry
32. Patrick Kiburi Kilemi – State Department for Cooperatives
33. Susan Mangeni – State Department for MSMEs Development
34. Ismail Madey – State Department for Youth Affairs
35. Jonathan Mueke – State Department for Sports and The Arts
36. Festus Ngeno – State Department for Environment
37. Ephantus Kimotho – State Department for Forestry
38. John Ololtuaa – State Department for Tourism
39. Sylvia Naseya Muhoro – State Department for Wildlife
40. Ummy Mohammed Bashir – State Department for Culture and Heritage
41. Dr. Paul Ronoh – State Department for Water and Sanitation
42. Gitonga Mugambi – State Department for Irrigation
43. Alex Wachira – State Department for Energy
44. Mohamed Liban – State Department for Petroleum
45. Geoffrey Kaituko – State Department for Labour and Skills Development
46. Joseph Mugosi Mutavi – State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs
47. Abdi Dubart – State Department for East African Community Development
48. Idris Dogota – State Department for The ASALs and Regional Development
49. Elijah Mwangi – State Department for Mining
50. Betsy Muthoni Njagi – State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries
51. Shadrack Mwadime – State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs
Principal Secretary Salary in Kenya
This position’s gross monthly salary is Ksh 765,188, plus other benefits as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
The pay is broken down below.
Principal Secretary Salary and Allowances
Basic Salary- Ksh 459,113
House Allowance- Ksh 150, 000
Market Adjustment- Ksh 156,075
Total Salary Per Month- Ksh 765,188
