The cabinet plays a crucial role in implementing the government’s policies and achieving its goals. In this blog post, we will discuss the role of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya and what we can expect from them in 2023.
Cabinet Secretaries are the heads of various government ministries, and they are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of those ministries. They are appointed by the president and serve at his or her pleasure. Cabinet Secretaries are accountable to the president, parliament, and the public, and they must act in the public interest at all times.
In Kenya, Cabinet Secretaries play a crucial role in the implementation of the government’s Big Four agenda, which aims to achieve universal healthcare, affordable housing, food security, and manufacturing by 2022. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the implementation of this agenda, and it is likely that the new Cabinet Secretaries will have to develop new strategies to achieve these goals in 2023.
Here is the list of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya 2023.
| No. | Ministry | Cabinet Secretary |
| 1. | Prime Cabinet Secretary | Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi |
| 2. | Foreign & Diaspora Affairs | Dr. Alfred Nganga Mutua |
| 3. | Interior and Coordination of National Government | Prof. Abraham Kithure Kindiki |
| 4. | Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts | Ababu Namwamba |
| 5. | Roads, Transport and Public Works | Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen |
| 6. | Information, Communication & Digital Economy | Eliud Owalo |
| 7. | Water, Sanitation & Irrigation | Alice Muthoni Wahome |
| 8. | Defence | Aden Bare Duale |
| 9. | East African Community, ASAL & Regional Development | Rebecca Miano |
| 10. | Lands, Housing and Urban Development | Zachariah Mwangi Njeru |
| 11. | Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs | Salim Mvurya |
| 12. | Energy & Petroleum | Davis Chirchir |
| 13. | Agriculture & Livestock Development | Franklin Mithika Linturi |
| 14. | Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage | Peninah Malonza |
| 15. | Public Service, Gender Affirmative Action | Aisha Jumwa Karisa Katana |
| 16. | National Treasury & Planning | Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u |
| 17. | Labour & Social Protection | Florence Bore |
| 18. | Health | Susan Nakhumicha Wafula |
| 19. | Environment and Forestry | Roselinda Soipan Tuiya |
| 20. | Cooperatives Development | Simon Chelugui |
| 21. | Education | Ezekiel Machogu |
| 22. | Trade, Investment and Industrialization | Moses Kuria |
| Other cabinet appointments | ||
| No. | Office | Holder |
| 1. | Attorney General of Kenya | Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi |
| 2. | Secretary to the Cabinet | Mercy Wanjau |
| 3. | National Security Advisor | Monica Juma |
| 4. | Women Rights Agency Advisor | Harriet Chigau |
