H.E. the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has served in various Cabinet portfolios. He has served as Minister for Supplies and Marketing (1989 – 1993), Finance (1993 – 1997), Agriculture (1997 – 1999), Transport, Communications and Information (2000 – 2002). In addition, he has served as Vice-President (2002) and also Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government of the Republic of Kenya (2008 – 2013).
He was instrumental in reviving the economy post 1992 General Elections following high inflation as Minister for Finance. He has recorded significant milestones in the various ministries he has served. Currently he is serving as the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs.
The PCS assists the President and the Deputy President in the co-ordination and supervision of Government Ministries and State Departments. In addition, he Chairs and co-ordinates National Government legislative agenda across all ministries and state departments in consultation with and for transmission to the Party/Coalition Leaders in Parliament. In liaison with the Ministry responsible for Interior and National Administration, he oversees the implementation of National Government policies, programmes and projects.
Also among the key roles of the PSC is to Chair the Principal Secretaries Committees and supervise the technical monitoring and evaluation of Government policies, programs and projects and to perform any other function as may be assigned by the President. In addition, Mudavadi is an ardent fan of old school country music with Kenny Rodgers and Dolly Parton being his favourite musicians.