Below is the full list of permanent secretaries as appointed by President Ruto after vetting and approval by parliament of Kenya as of 2022. A principal secretary is tasked with the administration of a state department and also referred to as Principal secretaries. There are 51 principal secretaries in Kenya.
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Below are the functions and responsibilities of a principal secretary.
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.
Updated List of Principal Secretaries In Kenya 2022
| State Department | Principal Secretary | |
| 1. | Cabinet Affairs | Julius Korir |
| 2. | Devolution | Teresia Malokwe |
| 3. | Performance and Delivery Management | Esther Ngero |
| 4. | Parliamentary Affairs | Aurelia Rono |
| 5. | Interior & National Administration | Raymond Omollo |
| 6. | Correctional Services | Caroline Nyawira Murage |
| 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 | Veronica Mueni Nduva |
| 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 | Peter Tum |
| 23. | Health standards and Professional Management | Josephine Mburu |
| 24. | Basic Education | Belio Kipsang |
| 25. | TVET | Esther Thaara Muhoria |
| 26. | Higher Education and Research | Beatrice Inyangala |
| 27. | Crop Development | Philip Kello Harsama |
| 28. | Livestock Development | Harry Kimutai |
| 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 | Jonathan Mueke |
| 36. | Environment | Festus Ngeno |
| 37. | Forestry | Ephantus Kimotho |
| 38. | Tourism | John Ololtuaa |
| 39. | Wildlife | Sylvia Naseya Muhoro |
| 40. | Culture and Heritage | Ummy Mohammed Bashir |
| 41. | Water and Sanitation | Paul Ronoh |
| 42. | Irrigation | Gitonga Mugambi |
| 43. | Energy | Alex Wachira |
| 44. | Petroleum | Mohamed Liban |
| 45. | Labour and Skills Development | Geoffrey Kaituko |
| 46. | Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs | Joseph Mugosi |
| 47. | East African Community Affairs | Abdi Dubart |
| 48. | The ASALs and Regional development | Idris Dogota |
| 49. | Mining | Elijah Mwangi |
| 50. | Blue Economy and Fisheries | Betsy Muthoni Njagi |
| 51. | Shiping and Maritime Affairs | Shadrack Mwadime |
