This is a list of all principal secretaries in Kenya as of 2021. A principal secretary is tasked with the administration of a state department. Below are the functions and responsibilities of a principal secretary. There are 44 principal secretaries in Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities of Principal Secretaries in Kenya
- Implementing government policies and the Strategic Plan for the State Department.
- Facilitating the achievement of the goals and objectives of Government and Inter-Governmental programs and projects.
- Developing and implementing an effective performance management system.
- Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of Financial, Human and other Resources in the State Department. This includes submitting regular statutory reports.
- Promoting high standards of professional ethics in the operations of their respective departments.
Principal Secretary Salary In Kenya
The gross monthly salary attached to this post is Ksh.765,188.00 plus other benefits as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
List of Principal Secretaries In Kenya 2021
| Ministry | Principal Secretaries |
1 |
Interior & Citizen Services |
Karanja Kibicho |
2 |
Correctional Services |
Zeinabu Hussein |
3 |
The National Treasury |
Julius Muia |
4 |
Planning |
Torome Saitoti |
5 |
Public Works |
Gordon Kihalangwa |
6 |
Foreign Affairs |
Macharia Kamau |
7 |
Sports |
Joe Okudo |
8 |
Environment & Forestry |
Chris Kiptoo |
9 |
Cooperatives |
Ali Ismail |
10 |
Health |
Susan Mochache |
11 |
Livestock |
Harry Kimutai |
12 |
Crop Development & Agricultural Research |
Hamadi Iddi Boga |
13 |
Wildlife Services |
Fred Segor |
14 |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications |
Esther Koimett |
15 |
Defense |
Mohamed Ibrahim |
16 |
Industrialization |
Francis Owino |
17 | Infrastructure | Paul Mwangi |
18 | Housing & Urban Development | Charles Hinga |
19 | Shipping & Maritime | Nancy Karigithu |
20 | Devolution | Charles Sunkuli |
21 | ASALS | Micah Powon |
22 | ICT & Innovation | Jerome Ochieng |
23 | Culture & Heritage | Josephta Mukobe |
24 |
Early Learning & Basic Education |
Richard Belio Kipsang |
25 | Fisheries & Blue Economy | Japhet Nthiba |
26 |
East Africa Community |
Kevit Desai |
27 |
Post Training & Skills Development |
Alfred Cheruiyot |
28 |
Regional Development |
Margaret Mwakima |
29 |
Social Protection |
Nelson Marlwa |
30 |
Labour |
Peter Tum |
31 | Water, Sanitation, & Irrigation |
Joseph Irungu |
32 |
Lands |
Nicholas Muraguri |
33 |
Energy |
Joseph Njoroge |
34
|
Petroleum |
Andrew Nganga |
35 |
Tourism |
Safina Kwekwe |
36 |
Youth Affairs |
Julius Korir |
37 |
Gender Affairs |
Collette Suda |
38 |
Trade |
John Weru |
39 |
Vocational & Technical Training |
Jwan oUMA |
40 |
Public Service |
Mary Kimonye |
41 |
University Education & Research |
Simon Nabukwesi |
42 |
Transport |
Simon Kitungu |
43 |
Mining & Petroleum |
Peter Kaberia |
44 |
Physical Planning |
Enosh Momanyi Onyango |
