List Of Permanent Secretaries In Kenya
A permanent secretary is the most senior civil servant in a department. Each supports the government minister at the head of the department, who is accountable to Parliament for the department’s actions and performance. The permanent secretary is the accounting officer for their department, reporting to Parliament.
In this article Keweb.co tries to answer the question by publishing the full list of Permanent Secretaries in Kenya
Below are the full List of Permanent Secretaries In Kenya
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
The 51 will now be reviewed by the relevant House committees to determine whether the President should appoint them.
There are 44 committees in the 13th Parliament, including 24 select committees and 20 departmental committees.
Principal Secretaries’ Duties and Responsibilities
A Principal Secretary will report to the Cabinet Secretary in carrying out his or her responsibilities.
Specific responsibilities include;
- Serving as the State Department’s Accounting Officer and Authorised Officer, implementing government policies and the State Department’s Strategic Plan.
- Aiding in the accomplishment of the goals and objectives of government and intergovernmental programs and projects,
- Creating and implementing a successful performance management system;
- Ensuring the efficient and effective use of the State Department’s financial, human, and other resources, as well as the timely submission of required statutory reports
- Promoting the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Kenyan Constitution in the State Department’s operations.
How Much Are Principal Secretaries Paid in Kenya?
According to the most recent Salaries and Remuneration Commission data, a PS is eligible for a monthly salary of Ksh765,188 minus other benefits.
Who are the nominated principal secretaries in Kenya?
They are Ms Teresia Malokwe (Devolution), Ms Esther Ngero (Performance and Delivery Management), Ms Aurelia Rono (Parliamentary Affairs), Ms Roseline Njogu (Diaspora Affairs), Ms Veronica Nduva (Gender and Affirmative Action), Ms Esther Muhoria (Tvet), Ms Ummi Bashir (Culture and Heritage), Dr Josephine Mburu (Health)