Cabinet Secretaries Salaries & Allowances In Kenya

The 2010 Constitution of Kenya allows a maximum of 22 ministries under Article 152 and sets the minimum number to 14. Cabinet Secretaries is not a Member of the Kenyan Parliament and has to be vetted by a parliamentary committee before their appointment.

Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries Salary and Allowances:

A gazette notice by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) indicates that a Cabinet Secretary is entitled to a cumulative salary of KSh 924,000.

The salary includes a basic salary of KSh 554,400, a house allowance of KSh 200,000, and a market adjustment of Ksh 169,600.

Other benefits include;

Official state car, maximum engine capacity of 3,000cc.

Medical benefits – annual medical cover that will cater to one spouse and a maximum of four children under 25.

• Inpatient – KSh 10 million.
• Outpatient – Ksh 300,000.
• Maternity KSh 150,000.
• Dental KSh – 75,000.
• Optical -Ksh 75,000.

Car loan and mortgage – KSh 10 million car loan and a KSh 40 million mortgage.

Airtime allowance – monthly airtime allowance of up to KSh 20,000.

Travel allowance – domestic and international travel allowances that will be determined by the SRC.

Security – The inspector general of police is tasked with ensuring the Cabinet members are all protected.

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Complete List Of Cabinet Secretaries In Kenya:

1. Prime Cabinet Secretary – Musalia Mudavadi.
2. East African Community (EAC) and Regional Development Ministry- Rebecca Miano
3. Roads, Transport and Public Works Ministry – Kipchumba Murkomen.
4. Environment and Forestry Ministry- Roselinda Soipan Tuya.
5. Lands Ministry – Zachary Mwangi.
6. Tourism and Wildlife Ministry- Peninah Malonza.
7. Agriculture and Livestock Development Ministry- Franklin Mithika Linturi.
8. Ministry of Health – Susan Wafula.
9. Information and Communication (ICT) Ministry – Eliud Owalo.
10. Ministry of Education – Ezekiel Machogu.
11. Petroleum and Energy Ministry – Davis Chirchir.
12. Sports, Youth Affairs and Arts Ministry- Ababu Namwamba.
13. Cooperatives and SMEs – Simon Chelugui.
14. Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs – Salim Mvurya.
15. Foreign Affairs – Alfred Mutua.
16. Ministry of Labour and Social Protection – Florence Bore.
17. National Treasury – Njuguna Ndung’u.
18. Defense – Aden Duale.
19. Trade – Moses Kuria.
20. Water, Sanitation & Irrigation – Alice Wahome.
21. Interior and National Coordination of Government – Kithure Kindiki.
22. Public Service and Gender – Aisha Jumwa.
23. Other Cabinet-level portfolio appointments were as follows:
24. Advisor on Women Rights Agency- Harriet Chigai.
25. National Security Advisor – Monica Juma.
26. Secretary to the Cabinet – Mercy Wanjau.
27. Attorney General – Justin Muturi

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musali Mudavadi Roles:

In his new role as Prime Cabinet Secretary, one-time Finance Minister (1993-1997) Musalia Mudavadi has been assigned the following functions:-

• Assist the President and the Deputy President in the coordination and supervision of Government Ministries and State Departments; 
• In liaison with the Ministry responsible for Interior and National Administration, oversee the implementation of National Government policies, programs, and projects; 
• Chair and Coordinate National Government legislative agenda across all ministries and state departments in consultation with and for transmission to the Party/Coalition Leaders in Parliament; 
• Facilitate inter-ministerial coordination of cross-functional initiatives and programs; 
• Coordinate and supervise the technical monitoring and evaluation of Government policies, programs, and projects across Ministries; and 
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the President