This article will share the list of all Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya 2023. It includes professionals like Prof. Kithure Kindiki and politicians like Hon. Aden Duale.
The national government of Kenya is made up of three arms which include The Executive, The Legislature, and The Judiciary.
The Legislature arm of the Kenyan government consists of the Attorney General, the Speaker, and the National Assembly, which comprises constituency members of parliament. The Judiciary, led by the Chief Justice, is an independent arm that determines disputes and interprets statutes.
Cabinet Secretaries are part of The Executive arm of the government, which the President and Deputy President lead.
- President of Kenya: H.E Dr. William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto CGH
- Deputy President of Kenya: H.E Hon. Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua
There are 22 cabinet secretaries (ministers) in Kenya in 2023. These officials are mandated to run their respective dockets in the executive. If you’re curious about the current ministers in Kenya, check the list below.
List of all Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya 2023
| # | Cabinet Secretary | Ministry/Government Office |
| 1 | Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi | Prime Cabinet Secretary |
| 2 | Prof. Abraham Kithure Kindiki | Interior and Coordination of National Government |
| 3 | Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u | National Treasury & Planning |
| 4 | Aden Bare Duale | Defence |
| 5 | Moses Kuria | Trade, Investment and Industrialization |
| 6 | Davis Chirchir | Energy & Petroleum |
| 7 | Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen | Roads, Transport and Public Works |
| 8 | Simon Chelugui | Cooperatives Development |
| 9 | Dr. Alfred Nganga Mutua | Foreign & Diaspora Affairs |
| 10 | Eliud Owalo | Information, Communication & Digital Economy |
| 11 | Ezekiel Machogu | Education |
| 12 | Zachariah Mwangi Njeru | Lands, Housing and Urban Development |
| 13 | Alice Muthoni Wahome | Water, Sanitation & Irrigation |
| 14 | Peninah Malonza | Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage |
| 15 | Susan Nakhumicha Wafula | Health |
| 16 | Franklin Mithika Linturi | Agriculture & Livestock Development |
| 17 | Ababu Namwamba | Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts |
| 18 | Rebecca Miano | East African Community, ASAL & Regional Development |
| 19 | Aisha Jumwa Karisa Katana | Public Service, Gender Affirmative Action |
| 20 | Florence Bore | Labour & Social Protection |
| 21 | Roselinda Soipan Tuiya | Environment and Forestry |
| 22 | Salim Mvurya | Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs |
| 23 | Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi | Attorney General of Kenya |
Special Cabinet Nominees
Harriet Chigai – Women Rights Agency Advisor
Monica Juma – National Security Advisor
Mercy Wanjau – Secretary to the Cabinet
FAQs: List of all Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya 2023
How many cabinet Secretaries are there in Kenya?
There are 23 cabinet Secretaries in Kenya. These also include the office of the Attorney General and that of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.
Who is the cabinet secretary for the Interior and Coordination of the National Government in Kenya?
Prof. Abraham Kithure Kindiki is the current cabinet secretary for the Interior.
Who is the cabinet secretary for Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage in Kenya?
The minister of Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage in Kenya is Peninah Malonza.
Who is the current Prime Cabinet Secretary?
Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi replaced Dr. Fred Matiangi to become Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary (chief minister).
Who is the cabinet secretary for Education Kenya 2023?
Ezekiel Machogu is the CS in charge of the Ministry of Education in Kenya 2023.
What is the salary of cabinet secretaries in Kenya in 2023?
The monthly salary of a cabinet secretary (CS) in Kenya is Ksh 924,000. This includes a basic salary (Ksh 554,400), house allowance (Ksh 200,000), and market adjustment (Ksh 169,600).
In Conclusion
There you have it. That is the list of all Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya 2023. Besides the national government, Kenya has a county government composed of 47 counties.
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