Ruto’s Administration First appointed Principal Secretaries

Principal Secretaries

(1) There is established the office of Principal Secretary, which is an office in the public service.

(2) Each State department shall be under the administration of a Principal Secretary.

(3) The President shall--

(a) Nominate a person for appointment as Principal Secretary from among persons recommended by the Public Service Commission; and

(b) with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint Principal Secretaries.

(4) The President may re-assign a Principal Secretary.

(5) A Principal Secretary may resign from office by giving notice, in writing, to the President.

Ruto’s Administration First appointed Principal Secretaries 2022

1. Office of the Deputy President

• State Department for Cabinet Affairs- Julius Korir

• State Department for Devolution- Teresia Mbaika

2. Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary

• State Department for Performance & Delivery Management- Esther Ngero

• State Department for Parliamentary Affairs- Aurelia Rono

3. Ministry of Interior & National Administration

• State Department for Interior & National Administration- Raymond Omollo

• State Department for Correctional Services- Caroline Nyawira Murage

• State Department for Citizen Services- Amb. (Prof.) Julius Bitok

4. The National Treasury & Economic Planning

• The National Treasury- Dr. Chris Kiptoo

• State Department for Economic Planning- James Muhati

5. Ministry of Defence Patrick Mariro

6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Diaspora Affairs

• State Department for Foreign Affairs- Dr. Korir Sing'oei

• State Department for Diaspora Affairs- Roseline Njogu

7. Ministry of Public Service, Gender & Affirmative Action

• State Department for Public Service- Amos Gathecha

• State Department for Gender & Affirmative Action- Veronica Mueni Nduva

8. Ministry of Roads & Transport

• State Department for Roads- Joseph Mungai Mbugua

• State Department for Transport- Mohamed Dhagar

9. Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development

• State Department for Lands & Physical Planning- Nixon Korir

• State Department for Housing & Urban Development-Charles Hinga

• State Department for Public Works- Joel Arumonyang

10. Ministry of Information, Communication & The Digital Economy

• State Department for Broadcasting- Prof. Edward Kisiangani

• Telecommunications ICT & The Digital Economy- Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui

11. Ministry of Health

• State Department for Medical Services- Eng. Peter Tum

• State Department for Health Standards and Professional Management- Dr. Josephine Mburu

12. Ministry of Education

• State Department for Basic Education- Dr. Belio Kipsang

• State Department for TVETs- Esther Thaara Muhoria

• State Department for Higher Education & Research- Beatrice Inyangala

13. Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development

• State Department for Crop Development- Phillip Kello

• State Department for Livestock Development- Harry Kimutai

14. Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry

• State Department for Trade - Alfred K'Ombundo

• State Department for Investment Promotion-Abubakar Hassan

• State Department for Industry-Juma Mukhwana

15. Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

• State Department for Cooperatives- Patrick Kiburi Kilemi

• State Department for MSMEs Development-Susan Mangeni

16. Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports & The Arts

• State Department for Youth Affairs-Ismail Madley

• State Department for Sports & The Arts- Jonathan Mueke

17. Ministry of Environment & Forestry

• State Department for Environment- Festus Ngeno

• State Department for Forest-Ephantus Kimotho

18. Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage

• State Department for Tourism- John Ololtuaa

• State Department for Wildlife-Sylvia Naseya Muhoro

• State Department for Culture & Heritage-Ummy Mohammed Bashir

19. Ministry of Water, Sanitation & Irrigation

• State Department for Water & Sanitation- Dr. Paul Ronoh

• State Department for Irrigation-Gitonga Mugambi

20. Ministry of Energy & Petroleum

• State Department for Energy- Alex Wachira

• State Department for Petroleum-Mohamed Liban

21. Ministry of Labour & Social Protection

• State Department for Labour & Skills Development- Geoffrey Kaituko

• State Department for Social Protection & Senior Citizen Affairs-Joseph Mugosi Mutavi

22. Ministry of East African Community (EAC), The ASALS & Regional Development

• State Department for East African Community Affairs-Abdi Dubart

• State Department for The ASALs & Regional Development-Idris Dogota

23. Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs

• State Department for Mining- Elijah Mwangi

• State Department for Blue Economy & Fisheries- Betsy Muthoni Njagi

• State Department for Shipping & Maritime Affairs- Shadrack Mwadime