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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Capital News
KISUMU, Kenya, Sep 5 — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that the ruling UDA-led coalition is working on a new broad-based coalition framework and joint manifesto that will anchor President William Ruto’s bid for re-election in the August 2027 General Election …
New broad-based coalition framework in the works, Mudavadi saysCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya, Sep 5 — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged opposition leaders to stop attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), saying the electoral agency’s independence must be respected ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Mudavadi defends IEBC, warns opposition against undermining pollsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to undermine confidence in the 2027 election. …
Mudavadi: Opposition attacks on IEBC threaten 2027 pollCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 4 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for deeper Kenya-South Korea cooperation in technology, innovation and investment, saying the two countries can transform their longstanding relationship into a partnership driven by shared economic opport …
Mudavadi: Kenya-Korea Ties Must Shift From Aid to Technology and InvestmentCapital News
… Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi said the opening of the consulate marked a new chapter in relations between the two countries while providing a platform for expanding economic engagement. …
Comoros opens Nairobi consulate as Kenya seeks deeper trade, investment tiesCitizen Digital
… Foreign Affairs minister Musalia Mudavadi regretted its impact on passengers, airlines and businesses as operations at JKIA, the country's main gateway. …
Kenya aviation workers call off strikeThe Standard
… They called for protests on Thursday in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.Last year, Kenya's foreign minister Musalia Mudavadi admitted that "Kenya cooperated with the Ugandan authorities" in Besigye's transfer to Uganda "We are asking those involved in this illegal rendition that has p …
Activists blame Kenya for Uganda's Kizza Besigye's plightCapital News
… Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the government recognised the severity of the disruption, which has affected passengers, airlines, businesses and Kenya’s international connectivity. …
Govt apologises over JKIA disruption as Mudavadi says talks to end aviation strike continueCitizen Digital
Gov't apologises for JKIA disruption, vows urgent talks with all parties By Citizen Reporter August 31, 2026 10:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaking at the se …
Gov't apologises for JKIA disruption, vows urgent talks with all partiesCapital News
… Wetangula called for unity in Western Kenya and urged residents to work with leaders including former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. …
Wetangula: Politicians Cannot Choose the ‘Referee’ Ahead of 2027 PollsPoliticians 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 →