The Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya 2025 play a vital role in running national ministries as outlined by the Constitution. These individuals are nominated by the President, vetted by Parliament, and serve under the executive branch—though they do not sit in Parliament.
The Cabinet consists of the President, Deputy President, Attorney General, and a maximum of 23 Cabinet Secretaries, each responsible for managing a specific ministry and reporting both to Parliament and the President.
Here is the current, verified list of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya as of June 2025:
Updated List Of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya (2025)
| Ministry | Cabinet Secretary |
|---|---|
| Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary & Foreign & Diaspora Affairs | Musalia Mudavadi |
| Interior & National Administration | Kipchumba Murkomen |
| National Treasury & Planning | John Mbadi |
| Water, Sanitation & Irrigation | Eric Muriithi |
| EAC, ASALs & Regional Development | Beatrice Askul Moe |
| Defence | Soipan Tuya |
| Public Service, Performance & Delivery | 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 & MSMEs Development | Wycliffe Oparanya |
| Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs | Ali Hassan Joho |
| Labour & Social Protection | Alfred Mutua |
| Gender, Culture, Arts & Heritage | Hanna Wendot Cheptumo |
Cabinet Secretary Salary and Allowances in Kenya (2025)
According to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), a Cabinet Secretary earns a gross monthly salary of Ksh 924,000. Here’s the detailed structure:
| Component | Amount (Ksh) |
|---|---|
| Basic Salary | 554,400 |
| House Allowance | 200,000 |
| Market Adjustment | 169,600 |
| Total Monthly Salary | 924,000 |
Additional Benefits
- Official Car: Engine capacity not exceeding 3000cc
- Medical Cover (annually, for one spouse and up to four children under 25):
- Inpatient: Ksh 10 million
- Outpatient: Ksh 300,000
- Maternity: Ksh 150,000
- Dental & Optical: Ksh 75,000 each
- Car Loan: Up to Ksh 10 million
- Mortgage Facility: Up to Ksh 40 million
- Monthly Airtime Allowance: Ksh 20,000
- Annual Leave Allowance: Ksh 50,000
These 2025 Cabinet Secretaries are responsible for steering Kenya’s policy implementation and public service reforms. Their roles are crucial in the success of President William Ruto’s administration.
