Also known as: Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi · Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi · Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi · Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary · Dr Mudavadi · Dr. Musalia Mudavadi · Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi · Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi · Mr Mudavadi · Dr. Mudavadi · H.E. Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary who serves in Kenya's government, appearing in coverage of elections, foreign relations, trade policy, and counter-terrorism efforts.
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The Standard
… Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the measures announced by President William Ruto on September 2 seek to protect vulnerable sectors of the economy, promote fair competition and protect the livelihoods of Kenyan citizens. …
Mudavadi: What Kenya's foreign trader crackdown really meansCitizen Digital
… The summit was attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Council of Governors Chair Ahmed Abdullahi, Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and governors. …
Ruto praises devolution, says it has improved Kenyans' livesCapital News
… Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi said the issue was particularly important as Kenya undergoes rapid infrastructure development. …
Kenya pushes stronger protection of critical infrastructure against terror threatsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePrime Cabinet Secretary (PCS), Musalia Mudavadi, has now said Kenya is considering a new legal framework to register and disclose foreign agents, lobbyists and foreign-funded activities. …
Mudavadi says Kenya is seeking to track foreign agentsCapital News
… stern Kenya leaders’ caucus convened by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has demanded the Deputy President position in President William Ruto’s post-2027 administration while backing his re-election, signalling a clash with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi …
Oparanya caucus demands DP post in Ruto’s next termCapital News
… Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei announced the signing after joining Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in receiving U.S. …
Kenya, US sign deal allowing diplomatic dependants to work in either countryCapital News
… The priorities emerged during talks between Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Frank Garcia, the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, who is on an official visit to Kenya. …
Mudavadi, Garcia chart deeper Kenya-US cooperation on trade, health, security and critical mineralsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePrime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi says Kenya’s strategic partnership with the United States continues to deepen, with cooperation expanding across security, trade, health, technology and economic devel …
Mudavadi pushes for stronger Kenya and US cooperation on security, tradeThe Standard
… Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi in his speech said that with the digitization of economies, digital assets and other virtual critical infrastructure continue to face cyber-terrorism threats.He said these threats are becoming more frequent and devastating, including …
Collaboration key in fight against terror, protecting critical infrastructureCitizen Digital
… At the same event, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi questioned whether opposition leaders seeking to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election had developed the grassroots structures required to mount a successful presidential campaign. …
'Your time is not now', Atwoli tells Sifuna over presidential ambitionsPoliticians including second-term governors and veteran politicians have backed President William Ruto's reelection bid because their own political futures depend on his victory, with some facing political oblivion or relying on lucrative appointments if he loses.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Politicians including second-term governors and veteran politicians have backed President William Ruto's reelection bid because their own political futures depend on his victory, with some facing political oblivion or relying on lucrative appointments if he loses.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
At the 10th memorial of late Maasai leader William Ole Ntimama, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for Ruto's peaceful re-election while Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku urged the Maa community to back the President to secure its interests, with the event focused on Ntimama's decades-long campaign for Maasai land rights and political representation.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
At the 10th memorial of late Maasai leader William Ole Ntimama, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for peaceful re-election of President William Ruto, while Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku urged the Maa community to support the President and leverage its political influence to secure community interests. The event highlighted Ntimama's decades-long advocacy for Maasai land rights and against historical injustices.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned politicians against linking President Ruto's name to allegations that the 2027 elections will not be free, transparent, credible and fair, asserting that Ruto has no intention of circumventing the will of the people and that his victory will come democratically and constitutionally.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called on politicians to lower political temperature ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning against tribal politics, goonism, reckless rhetoric, and claims that could undermine confidence in the electoral process. He cautioned specifically against rhetoric suggesting manipulation or use of dead voters, saying the election should be settled through legitimate democratic means.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to retain his position beyond the 2027 General Election, praising his conduct in office and working relationship with President William Ruto as reasons for continuity in government.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi dismissed political talk over the Deputy President position, insisting it is not vacant and that Professor Kithure Kindiki has been instrumental in supporting the President. His remarks came days after Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya convened Western Kenya leaders to demand he be named Deputy President should President Ruto secure a second term post-2027.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
At the Aviation Africa Summit in Nairobi, industry stakeholders urged African governments and regulators to remove regulatory and operational barriers and implement open-skies policies and the Single African Air Transport Market, arguing that greater market openness could reduce air travel costs and increase connectivity between cities.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Kenyans in neighbouring East African Community countries to comply with entry and residency laws, saying Kenya upholds mutual respect under the EAC. This follows President William Ruto's directive that foreign nationals in Kenya secure necessary documentation to operate small-scale businesses.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi warned that those who threaten or interfere with foreign nationals will face the full force of the law, while reaffirming Kenya's openness to foreign traders and investors operating within the country's laws and regulations.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market to boost air connectivity across Africa, citing poor intra-African connectivity as a constraint on tourism, trade, healthcare, education and humanitarian services.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said Kenya is enforcing immigration, work permit, registration and licensing laws rather than imposing a blanket ban on foreign nationals in small-scale trade, as announced by President Ruto on September 2 to protect vulnerable sectors and Kenyan livelihoods. The directive has triggered concern among migrant traders and reports of harassment.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said closer partnership between national and county governments has enabled progress in healthcare, agriculture, industrial development and digital systems, and brought decision-making closer to people while strengthening local accountability.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is stepping up efforts to protect critical infrastructure and public spaces from terrorist attacks, with security officials and international experts calling for a shift from reactive measures to integrated prevention, response, and recovery systems. The push emerged during the Fifth Nairobi Caucus, jointly convened by the National Counter Terrorism Centre and the UN Office of Counter Terrorism, bringing together about 200 participants from 24 countries to strengthen cooperation on securing infrastructure that underpins economies and everyday life.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya is considering a new legal framework to register and disclose foreign agents, lobbyists and foreign-funded activities, aimed at strengthening transparency and monitoring foreign influence while protecting national interests. He made the remarks at a conference on critical infrastructure, warning that terrorism is evolving to target sophisticated systems and that Africa has become the global epicentre of terrorism.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Western Kenya leaders' caucus convened by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has demanded the Deputy President position in President William Ruto's post-2027 administration while backing his re-election, signalling a clash with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's camp.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and the United States have signed a reciprocal agreement allowing eligible dependants of government and diplomatic employees to work while accompanying them on official postings in either country. The arrangement is expected to give dependants greater economic opportunities during diplomatic assignments and deepen people-to-people ties between the two countries.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and the United States are seeking to expand their strategic partnership on trade and investment, healthcare, critical minerals, defence and regional security, according to talks between Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said Kenya regards the United States as a critical strategic partner, with cooperation expanding across security, trade, health, technology and economic development. Kenya and the US have signed a Bilateral Work Agreement and are preparing for the Fourth Session of the Kenya–US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue scheduled for early December 2026.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Fifth Nairobi Caucus on combating terrorism, attended by over 200 participants from 24 member states and regional organizations, identified collaboration and citizen sensitization as priorities for governments fighting terrorism and protecting critical infrastructure. The NCTC Director General said Kenya has managed to repel terrorism threats and emphasized the need for public awareness and feedback to security agencies.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli told Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that his time to seek the presidency has not yet arrived, saying he is not adequately prepared for a national campaign and should focus on building his political team first.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced that the ruling UDA-led coalition is developing a new broad-based coalition framework and joint manifesto to support President William Ruto's re-election bid in August 2027. A committee with representatives from UDA and ODM will craft the framework, which will set out the coalition's agenda for the five years following the 2027 election.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on opposition leaders to cease criticising the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), arguing that the electoral agency's independence must be respected and that attacks on it could undermine public confidence in the August 2027 General Election. Mudavadi defended the current IEBC leadership under Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and cited recent by-elections, including the Ol Kalou poll, as evidence of the commission's ability to conduct credible elections.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to undermine confidence in the 2027 election, arguing the attacks aim to discredit the election outcome before voting takes place. Mudavadi defended the commission's independence, citing recent by-elections as evidence of its capacity to deliver free and fair polls, and warned opposition leaders against attempting to dictate how the IEBC conducts its work.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for deeper Kenya-South Korea cooperation in technology, innovation, and investment, saying the two countries should transform their relationship from one based on aid into a partnership driven by shared economic opportunities.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Comoros are deepening trade, investment and regional cooperation following the establishment of a new Comoros Consulate in Nairobi. The consulate aims to improve consular services for Comorian nationals and create opportunities for businesses and investors from both countries to strengthen commercial links.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Aviation workers under the Kenya Aviation Workers' Union (KAWU) have called off their strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the Ministry of Transport. The agreement commits KAWU and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to begin negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement, with KCAA management to honor and implement the outcome.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ugandan and Kenyan activists blamed Kenya for opposition figure Kizza Besigye's plight, saying his abduction in November 2024 during a Kenya visit circumvented the country's Extradition Act. They called for an independent investigation and protests in Nairobi, with rights groups saying Besigye's health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges in Uganda.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has apologised for disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport caused by an aviation workers' strike entering its second day, saying urgent talks were underway to resolve the dispute and restore normal operations. Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said the government recognised the severe impact on passengers, airlines, businesses and Kenya's international connectivity.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
The government has apologised for the ongoing disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, citing its impact on passengers, airlines and businesses. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the government is engaging all parties involved with talks ongoing to resolve the matter and restore normal operations.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →