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
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, accompanying President Ruto on international engagements and overseeing welfare and diaspora initiatives.
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Citizen Digital
… Relatives and neighbours have appealed to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to intervene and help the family repatriate his body, and to establish how he was recruited. …
Kirinyaga family mourns son allegedly killed in Russia-Ukraine war after being lured with job promiseThe Standard
… Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi also joined the fray, calling on the region to shore up its numbers in the voter registration and ensure a “tu-tam” victory for President Ruto. …
Shame of turning national holiday into campaign rallyThe Standard
… Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi also joined the fray, calling on the region to shore up its numbers in the voter registration and ensure a “tu-tam” victory for President Ruto. …
'Tutam': The shame of turning national holiday into campaign rallyCitizen Digital
… Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi echoed the sentiment, calling for a decisive mandate. …
'I will unite Kenya,' Ruto rallies workers for 2027 re-election bidCapital News
… In January,Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has previously described the project as a flagship Kenya Kwanza initiative that will redefine Vihiga’s sporting landscape and create new opportunities for young people. …
Ruto explains why Labour Day celebrations were held in a school compoundThe Standard
… Principal Secretary in the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation in the Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Office Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak, on behalf of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, underscored the strategic importance of the initiative. …
New lobby to raise Kenya's agriculture growth unveiledThe Standard
… ons, saying the move had allowed workers from outside the capital to directly participate in the national event.The celebrations brought together thousands of workers from across the country, alongside national and county leaders including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi …
Workers dance to 'Vaida' hit as Vihiga hosts Labour Day feteThe Standard
… Mudavadi told the crowd he was certain of a second term for the Head of State, and called on residents to actively engage in voter registration exercises to strengthen the region’s political influence.“For me, I am sure it’s two term. …
Mudavadi, Oparanya lead Ruto's re-election push at Labour Day rallyThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterPrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged young Kenyans seeking jobs abroad to use official channels through the Labour Ministry, the National Employment Authority and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs.He said the government would work with …
Ruto announces 12 per cent pay rise for Kenyan workersCitizen Digital
… Present were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen (Interior), Rebecca Miano (Tourism), Wycliffe Oparanya (Co-operatives), Deborah Barasa (Environment), Eric Mugaa (Water), and Attorney-General …
Ruto defends economic record, says Kenya on path to transformationPresident William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Leaders' Summit as an invited guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto is expected to advocate for reforms of the global financial system and stronger Africa-world partnerships on trade, infrastructure, and energy.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has described the US-Iran peace agreement as a major diplomatic breakthrough offering hope for stability in the Middle East and relief for economies affected by conflict. The official signing ceremony is scheduled for Switzerland on June 19.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Western Kenya residents to remain united and support President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, arguing the region's economic fortunes depend on continued cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is leading a delegation of national and county leaders to Butere Constituency for a socio-economic empowerment drive targeting women groups and boda boda operators, hosted by Butere MP Tindi Mwale under his #JeshiLaTutam banner.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and Finland have signed memoranda of understanding on education (covering technical and vocational training, teacher development, and competency-based learning), digital innovation (digitisation of public services and digital transformation), and climate action (climate change resilience, environmental sustainability, and green growth). President William Ruto witnessed the ceremony with President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki on June 10, 2026.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto arrived in Helsinki for a two-day state visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations, trade, investment, technology partnerships, and cooperation in clean energy and sustainable development. During his preceding Norway visit, Ruto met with Norwegian officials and businesses to advance Kenya-Norway cooperation on shipping, blue economy, and sovereign wealth fund management, resulting in Norwegian firms' commitment to recruit 120 Kenyan seafarers by end-of-year and 1,000 more by 2030.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto told Norwegian investors at a business forum in Oslo that Kenya offers clean energy, regional connectivity, and a young workforce as an attractive investment hub for expanding across Africa. The two countries are deepening cooperation in electric mobility, the blue economy, and fisheries, with bilateral trade currently at $54 million in 2025 but targeted to reach $500 million.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto told Norwegian business leaders at a forum in Oslo that Kenya offers a young workforce, strategic continental location, and clean energy systems, while highlighting Norway's expertise in clean energy, maritime technology, and sustainable fisheries as complementary strengths for partnership.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Supporters of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna have launched grassroots campaigns across Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Busia, and Vihiga Counties to popularise his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to a former Bungoma Deputy Governor, the meetings aim to consolidate support for Sifuna's bid and unite the region behind his candidacy.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto oversaw the signing of three major cooperation agreements with Finland during a State Visit to Helsinki, covering education, technology, and climate action. The agreements are expected to deepen bilateral relations through practical collaboration in TVET, digital transformation, and climate initiatives.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula is positioning himself as Western Kenya's presidential hopeful in the 2032 elections amid the absence of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged Western region leaders to support President William Ruto in 2027 rather than bargain for the Deputy President position, as the Luhya community should focus on winning the presidency in 2032. Barasa noted the community has already produced three deputy presidents and should now aim for the country's top seat.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is increasingly consolidating his influence in Western Kenya and positioning himself as a potential presidential contender in 2032, while Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi remains absent from local politics.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will host the Africa Forward Summit on May 11–12, 2026, co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, bringing together more than 30 heads of state and over 1,500 business leaders to advance investment and deepen Africa's global partnerships.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi told Korean industry representatives that Kenya is positioning itself as a preferred African investment destination, ready to forge partnerships in manufacturing, automotive technology, renewable energy, ICT, construction, and smart city development to accelerate industrialization and create jobs.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi addressed Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, calling for renewed Global South solidarity and stronger multilateral cooperation, and warning that rising unilateralism and weaponisation of economic tools are straining multilateralism as countries rethink their diplomatic and economic strategies.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
The government is developing a legal framework to establish a welfare fund for Kenyans living abroad to provide social protection, emergency assistance and repatriation support, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi. The fund would complement plans for a Diaspora Bond framework to mobilise savings from Kenyans abroad for investment in national development projects.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Principal Secretary for Medical Services said the government is intensifying investments in health infrastructure and county healthcare systems to strengthen Universal Health Coverage, including inpatient wings and maternity facilities. He urged Kenyans to register under the Social Health Authority, saying increased enrolment is critical in sustaining healthcare services and strengthening public hospitals.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to brace themselves for tougher economic and social challenges, citing the need for leaders to communicate openly and prepare citizens psychologically for hardships stemming from rising cost of living, global economic uncertainty, and international conflicts affecting fuel prices and commodity supply chains.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned Kenyans to prepare for tougher economic times driven by global instability, citing surging fuel prices from the Middle East conflict and other emerging global trends as challenges that cannot be quickly resolved.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dishon Maina from Kirinyaga County says he fought on the Russian side for six months in the Russia-Ukraine war before escaping with injuries. He claims he may be among the few Kenyans who joined the conflict and survived, and warned others against enlisting, noting that recruits were promised 1.4 million shillings monthly but faced high casualty rates.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Presidents William Ruto and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev agreed to translate trade and investment ties into concrete commercial partnerships during a business forum, laying out a roadmap for cooperation in trade, energy, logistics and technology.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Kazakhstan have signed bilateral agreements during President William Ruto's State Visit to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with the agreements positioning Kenya as Kazakhstan's anchor nation in East and Central Africa and Kazakhstan as Kenya's gateway to Central Asia.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tessie Mudavadi, spouse of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, called for government, civil society and private sector collaboration to support vulnerable children during the annual Wemathon in Mombasa, an event organised by the Wema Centre to raise funds for a clinic providing medical services to street-connected children.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development plans an initial €200 million (about Sh30.1 billion) deployment into Kenya as it expands operations into Sub-Saharan Africa. The bank will focus on the private sector, targeting investments in manufacturing, agriculture, SMEs, and infrastructure, with dedicated credit lines and advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The two-day Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron, closed with €23 billion in pledges (€14 billion from French firms and €9 billion from African companies) targeting energy, technology, and agriculture, alongside eleven Kenya-France memoranda on infrastructure and services—though the event was marked by street protests and tear gas outside the venue.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of an advance Kenyan delegation attending the World Urban Forum 13, scheduled for May 17–22. The forum, themed "Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities," brings together world leaders and policymakers to address the global housing crisis and position housing as a driver of sustainable urban development.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Musalia Mudavadi led an advance Kenyan delegation to the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, Azerbaijan (May 17–22), which convenes heads of state, policymakers, and urban planners to address the global housing crisis and sustainable urban development. Mudavadi called for practical implementation of housing strategies rather than further dialogue, warning that Africa's urban population is projected to double from 700 million to 1.4 billion by 2050, and highlighting risks including housing deficits, strained infrastructure, pollution, and limited financing access.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Norwegian Ambassador to Kenya and Somalia visited BBS Mall in Eastleigh and lauded its role in entrepreneurship, job creation, and urban transformation, describing it as the largest shopping mall in East and Central Africa and praising its owner's vision and social responsibility.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →