Here is an updated list of all principal secretaries of Kenya as of 2023, following President William Ruto’s reshuffle. A principal secretary is in charge of managing a governmental department. Kenya has 51 chief secretaries.
Below are the functions and responsibilities of a principal secretary.
Principal Secretaries’ Duties and Responsibilities
- Implementing government programs and the State Department’s strategic plan.
- Facilitating the attainment of the goals and objectives of government and inter-governmental initiatives and projects.
- Creating and executing an efficient performance management system.
- Ensure the State Department’s financial, human, and other resources are used efficiently and effectively. This includes the submission of regular required reports.
- Promoting high levels of professional ethics in their respective departments’ activities.
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Updated List of Principal Secretaries In Kenya
| State Department | Principal Secretary | |
| 1. | Cabinet Affairs | Idris Salim Dokota |
| 2. | Devolution | Teresia Malokwe |
| 3. | Performance and Delivery Management | Veronica Nduva |
| 4. | Parliamentary Affairs | Aurelia Rono |
| 5. | Interior & National Administration | Raymond Omollo |
| 6. | Correctional Services | Salome Wairimu Muhia-Beacco |
| 7. | Citizen Services | Julius Bitok |
| 8. | The National Treasury | Chris Kiptoo |
| 9. | Economic Planning | James Muhati |
| 10. | Defence | Patrick Mariro |
| 11. | Foreign Affairs | Korir Sing’oei |
| 12. | Diaspora Affairs | Roseline Njogu |
| 13. | Public Service | Amos Gathecha |
| 14. | Gender and Affirmative Action | Anne Wang’ombe |
| 15. | Roads | Joseph Mungai Mbugua |
| 16. | Transport | Mohamed Dhagar |
| 17. | Lands and Physical Planning | Nixon Korir |
| 18. | Housing and Urban Development | Charles Hinga |
| 19. | Public Works | Joel Arumoyang |
| 20. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | Edward Kisiangani |
| 21. | ICT and the Digital Economy | John Kipchumba Tanui |
| 22. | Medical Services | Harry Kimutai |
| 23. | Public Health and Professional Standards | Mary Muthoni |
| 24. | Basic Education | Belio Kipsang |
| 25. | TVET | Esther Thaara Muhoria |
| 26. | Higher Education and Research | Beatrice Inyangala |
| 27. | Crops Development | Paul Ronoh |
| 28. | Livestock Development | Jonathan Mueke |
| 29. | Trade | Alfred K’Ombundo |
| 30. | Investment Promotion | Abubakar Hassan |
| 31. | Industry | Juma Mukhwana |
| 32. | Cooperatives | Patrick Kiburi Kilemi |
| 33. | MSMEs Development | Susan Mangeni |
| 34. | Youth Affairs | Ismail Madey |
| 35. | Sports and The Arts | Peter Tum |
| 36. | Environment | Festus Ngeno |
| 37. | Forestry | Gitonga Mugambi |
| 38. | Tourism | John Ololtuaa |
| 39. | Wildlife | Sylvia Naseya Muhoro |
| 40. | Culture, the Arts and Heritage | Ummy Mohammed Bashir |
| 41. | Water and Sanitation | Julius Korir |
| 42. | Irrigation | Ephantus Kimotho Kimani |
| 43. | Energy | Alex Wachira |
| 44. | Petroleum | Mohamed Liban |
| 45. | Labour and Skills Development | Shadrack Mwadime |
| 46. | Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs | Joseph Mugosi |
| 47. | East African Community Affairs | Abdi Dubart |
| 48. | The ASALs and Regional development | Harsama Kello |
| 49. | Mining | Elijah Mwangi |
| 50. | Blue Economy and Fisheries | Betsy Muthoni Njagi |
| 51. | Shipping and Maritime Affairs | Geoffrey Kaituko |
Principal Secretary Salary In Kenya
This position’s gross monthly remuneration is Ksh 765,188, plus various perks as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
The remuneration is broken out 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 |
