As of 2025, the Cabinet of Kenya comprises a group of high-ranking officials, including the President, Deputy President, Attorney General, and Cabinet Secretaries (CS). Cabinet Secretaries head their respective ministries and are accountable to the President. They provide regular reports to Parliament on the activities and progress of their ministries. Below is the updated list of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya, alongside their ministries.
Updated List of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya 2025
| Ministry | Cabinet Secretary |
|---|---|
| Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs | Musalia Mudavadi |
| Interior & National Administration | Kipchumba Murkomen |
| National Treasury & Planning | John Mbadi |
| Water, Sanitation & Irrigation | Eric Muriithi |
| East Africa Community (EAC), Arid & Semi-Arid Lands (ASLs) & Regional Development | Beatrice Askul Moe |
| Defence | Soipan Tuya |
| Public Service, Performance & Delivery Management | Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku |
| Trade, Investment & Industry | Lee Kinyanjui |
| Environment, Climate Change & Forestry | Aden Duale |
| Roads & Transport | Davis Chirchir |
| Tourism & Wildlife | Rebecca Miano |
| Lands, Housing & Urban Development | Alice Wahome |
| Health | Aden Duale |
| Agriculture & Livestock Development | Mutahi Kagwe |
| Information, Technology & Digital Economy | William Kabogo Gitau |
| Education | Julius Migos Ogamba |
| Energy & Petroleum | James Opiyo Wandayi |
| Youth Affairs & Sports | Kipchumba Murkomen |
| Cooperatives & Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development | Wycliffe Oparanya |
| Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs | Ali Hassan Joho |
| Labour & Social Protection | Alfred Mutua |
| Gender, Culture, the Arts & Heritage | Hanna Wendot Cheptumo |
Cabinet Secretary Salary and Allowances in Kenya
According to the latest gazette notice by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya receive a monthly salary of Ksh 924,000. Here’s a breakdown of their pay:
- Basic Salary: Ksh 554,400
- House Allowance: Ksh 200,000
- Market Adjustment: Ksh 169,600
- Total Salary: Ksh 924,000
Additional Benefits
- Transport: Official car with an engine capacity not exceeding 3000cc.
- Medical Benefit:
- Inpatient: Ksh 10 million
- Outpatient: Ksh 300,000
- Maternity: Ksh 150,000
- Dental: Ksh 75,000
- Optical: Ksh 75,000
- Spouse and up to four children below the age of 25 are covered.
- Car Loan: Up to Ksh 10 million
- Mortgage: Up to Ksh 40 million
- Airtime: Ksh 20,000 per month
- Annual Leave Allowance: Ksh 50,000 per year
The salaries and allowances for Cabinet Secretaries are designed to ensure they are well-compensated for their leadership roles and responsibilities within the government. These benefits, alongside their leadership roles, make them a key part of Kenya’s governance system.
