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.
We shall do everything democratically to secure Ruto’s win: Mudavadi By OPCS August 07, 2026 06:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi speaks during a past meeting at State House. …
… Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said President Ruto has transformed the country, adding that he should be supported to win the next election by a bigger margin that cannot be contested. …
… During the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s official visit to Russia in March this year, when he met his counterpart, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Russia, they reached a mutual agreement for the two countries to expedite the compensation process to the affected f …
Audio By VocalizePrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised the Church for its historic role in promoting peace and urged Kenyans to safeguard national unity, warning that conflict and divisive politics come at a heavy economic and social cost. …
… A section of the media reported this week that the Deputy President's office had been stripped of its intergovernmental coordination role, functions said to have been reassigned to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. …
… They wrote to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi through his Communications Officer, Jacob Ng'etich, after being advised to formally present their appeal. …
… Coupled with reports that he has been stripped of the lucrative Intergovernmental Coordination docket, which has been handed to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kindiki's future looks bleak. …
… Coupled with reports that he has been stripped of the lucrative Intergovernmental Coordination docket, which has been handed to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kindiki's future looks bleak. …
Kenya, UK to resume joint KDF-BATUK military training after licence stalemate By Brian Kimani July 28, 2026 05:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi attends the meeting of t …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.