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On September 27 2022, President [[William Ruto]] issued and signed a Presidential executive order establishing the office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Kenya,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-10-13-ruto-signs-executive-order-organising-his-government/ | title=Ruto signs executive order organising his government }}</ref><ref>[https://www.theelephant.info/documents/executive-order-no-1-of-2022-the-president-organization-of-the-government-of-the-republic-of-kenya/ Executive Order No. 1 2022]</ref>and nominated [[Musalia Mudavadi]] to the position.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-10-13-ruto-signs-executive-order-organising-his-government/|title=Ruto signs executive order organising his government|date=13 October 2022|website=The Star}}</ref> During President Ruto's live address to the nation, he stated that the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) is the most senior office in the executive arm of the government after that of the [[President of Kenya|President]] and [[Deputy President of Kenya|Deputy President]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ruto appoints Mudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary |url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-09-27-ruto-appoints-mudavadi-prime-cabinet-secretary/ |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=The Star |language=en-KE}}</ref> Mudavadi was officially sworn in as PCS at [[State House, Nairobi|State House]], Kenya on October 20, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2022/10/mudavadi-formally-assumes-prime-cabinet-secretary-post/|title=Mudavadi formally assumes Prime Cabinet Secretary post|first=Njoki|last=Kihiu|date=October 27, 2022|website=Capital News}}</ref>
On September 27 2022, President [[William Ruto]] issued and signed a Presidential executive order establishing the office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Kenya,<ref name="signs">{{cite web | url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-10-13-ruto-signs-executive-order-organising-his-government/ | title=Ruto signs executive order organising his government|date=13 October 2022|website=The Star}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theelephant.info/documents/executive-order-no-1-of-2022-the-president-organization-of-the-government-of-the-republic-of-kenya/|title=Executive Order No. 1 of 2022 – The President: Organization of the Government of the Republic of Kenya &#124; The Elephant|date=October 14, 2022}}</ref> and nominated [[Musalia Mudavadi]] to the position.<ref name="signs"/> During President Ruto's live address to the nation, he stated that the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) is the most senior office in the executive arm of the government after that of the [[President of Kenya|President]] and [[Deputy President of Kenya|Deputy President]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ruto appoints Mudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary |url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-09-27-ruto-appoints-mudavadi-prime-cabinet-secretary/ |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=The Star |language=en-KE}}</ref> Mudavadi was officially sworn in as PCS at [[State House, Nairobi|State House]], Kenya on October 20, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2022/10/mudavadi-formally-assumes-prime-cabinet-secretary-post/|title=Mudavadi formally assumes Prime Cabinet Secretary post|first=Njoki|last=Kihiu|date=October 27, 2022|website=Capital News}}</ref>


== Functions ==
== Functions ==

Revision as of 02:34, 1 November 2022

Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya
since 20 October 2022
Executive Office of the President.
StyleHis Excellency
Status3rd in Command in the Executive Arm of Government
AbbreviationPCS
Member ofExecutive Office of the President
Reports toThe President and Deputy President
ResidenceKenya Railways Headquarters[1]
SeatNairobi
AppointerThe President of Kenya
Formation27 September 2022
First holderMusalia Mudavadi
Websitewww.primecs.go.ke[dead link]

The Prime Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Kenya is a post in the executive arm of the Government of Kenya created on 27 September 2022.

History

On September 27 2022, President William Ruto issued and signed a Presidential executive order establishing the office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Kenya,[2][3] and nominated Musalia Mudavadi to the position.[2] During President Ruto's live address to the nation, he stated that the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) is the most senior office in the executive arm of the government after that of the President and Deputy President.[4] Mudavadi was officially sworn in as PCS at State House, Kenya on October 20, 2022.[5]

Functions

  • Assist the President and the Deputy President in the coordination and supervision of Government Ministries and State Departments.[6]
  • 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[6]
  • Facilitate inter-ministerial coordination of cross-functional initiatives and programmers.
  • Coordinate and supervise the technical monitoring and evaluation of Government policies, programs and projects across Ministries.
  • Perform any other function as may be assigned by the President.

Prime Cabinet Secretaries of Kenya

No. Picture Name

(Birth–Death)

Took office Left office Political party
Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya (2022–)
1 File:Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.jpg Musalia Mudavadi(1960-) 20 October 2022 current Amani National Congress

See also

References

  1. ^ "Why Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi's office is at Kenya Railways Headquarters". 30 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Ruto signs executive order organising his government". The Star. 13 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Executive Order No. 1 of 2022 – The President: Organization of the Government of the Republic of Kenya | The Elephant". October 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "Ruto appoints Mudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary". The Star. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  5. ^ Kihiu, Njoki (October 27, 2022). "Mudavadi formally assumes Prime Cabinet Secretary post". Capital News.
  6. ^ a b "Musalia Mudavadi role as Prime Cabinet Secretary". The Standard (Kenya). 31 October 2022.