Kenya’s updated list of Principal Secretaries marks a major reshaping of the country’s administrative and governance framework, bringing in a more specialized structure designed to improve efficiency, accountability and service delivery. With 51 PSs now overseeing key state departments across ministries, the government aims to strengthen policy implementation and align national development priorities with sector-specific leadership.
This expanded structure reflects the increasing complexity of national governance and the need for focused oversight in critical areas such as infrastructure, public finance, education, health, environment, digital transformation and devolution. By assigning experienced professionals and technocrats to these strategic roles, the government seeks to accelerate progress, streamline inter-ministerial coordination and bring public services closer to citizens at a time when effective leadership is essential for economic growth and social stability.
1. Executive Office of the President
- Julius Korir – PS, Cabinet Affairs
- Esther Ngero – PS, Performance & Delivery Management
- Aurelia Rono – PS, Parliamentary Affairs
2. Ministry of Interior & National Administration
- Raymond Omollo – PS, Interior & National Administration
- Caroline Nyawira Murage – PS, Correctional Services
3. National Treasury & Economic Planning
- Dr. Chris Kiptoo – PS, National Treasury
- James Muhati – PS, Economic Planning
4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Korir Sing’oei – PS, Foreign Affairs
- Abraham Korir – PS, Diaspora Affairs
5. Ministry of Defence
- Patrick Mariru – PS, Defence
6. Ministry of Public Service, Gender & Affirmative Action
- Anne Wang’ombe – PS, Public Service
- Veronica Nduva – PS, Gender & Affirmative Action
7. Ministry of Roads & Transport
- Mohamed Dhagar – PS, Transport
- Joseph Mbugua – PS, Roads
8. Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
- Nixon Korir – PS, Lands
- Charles Hinga – PS, Housing & Urban Development
9. Ministry of Education
- Belio Kipsang – PS, Basic Education
- Beatrice Inyangala – PS, Higher Education & Research
- Elyas Abdi – PS, Technical & Vocational Training
10. Ministry of Health
- Harry Kimtai – PS, Medical Services
- Mary Muthoni – PS, Public Health
11. Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development
- Paul Ronoh – PS, Agriculture
- Jonathan Mueke – PS, Livestock Development
12. Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry
- Festus K. Ng’eno – PS, Environment & Climate Change
- Gitonga Mugambi – PS, Forestry
13. Ministry of Water, Sanitation & Irrigation
- Julius Mbogo – PS, Water
- Sila Kosgey – PS, Irrigation
14. Ministry of Trade, Industry & Investments
- Alfred K’Ombudo – PS, Trade
- Juma Mukhwana – PS, Industry
- Abubakar Hassan – PS, Investment Promotion
- Susan Mangeni – PS, MSME Development
15. Ministry of Labour & Social Protection
- Joseph Motari – PS, Social Protection & Senior Citizens
- Shadrack Mwadime – PS, Labour & Skills Development
16. Ministry of Energy & Petroleum
- Alex Wachira – PS, Energy
- Mohamed Liban – PS, Petroleum
17. Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs
- Elijah Mwangi – PS, Mining
- Betsy Njagi – PS, Blue Economy & Fisheries
- Shadrack Mwadime – PS, Shipping & Maritime Affairs
18. Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy
- Edward Kisiangani – PS, Broadcasting & Telecommunications
- John Tanui – PS, ICT & Digital Economy
19. Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage
- Eric Wanyonyi – PS, Tourism
- Silvia Museiya – PS, Wildlife
- Ummi Bashir – PS, Culture & Heritage
20. Ministry of Cooperatives & Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
- Patrick Kilemi – PS, Cooperatives
- Susan Mangeni – PS, MSME Development
21. Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports
- Ismail Maalim – PS, Youth
- Mwanamkuu Mbarak – PS, Sports
- Clare Sifuna – PS, Creative Economy
22. Ministry of East African Community, ASALs & Regional Development
- Julius Mwabu – PS, EAC Affairs
- Kello Harsama – PS, ASALs
- Abdi Dubat – PS, Regional Development
