Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS is the Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards. She is currently serving as the Chairperson of the Kenya Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund Grant and the Health Sector Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget Working Groups. She previously served as Principal Secretary for Correctional Services from 1st December 2022 to 16th May 2023, and the Deputy Dean of the Principal Secretaries up to 2025.
Before appointment as the Principal Secretary, she served as the President and Chief Executive Officer for Women in Business Kenya (WIB) focusing on promoting women's empowerment in the delivery of Public Service, particularly in championing women’s access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO). Ms Mary has also served as the Director of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and a member of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA).
During this period, worked closely with other reputable international and local organisations including the World Trade Organization (WTO) and, the United Nations Conference on Trade Development (UNCTAD) coordinating various trade initiatives on behalf of the private sector. Her experience spans over a decade in public and private sector management including policy, legislation, financial management, stakeholder management, risk management and leadership.
She was a Board Member of various educational institutions and community organizations including the Tobacco Control Board and Vice Chair, Kirinyaga Investment and Development Authority. Ms. Mary is an all-round public sector leader inspired by the idea that a progressive society depends on a facilitative government. She also deeply appreciates the health sector; its global and local challenges, and opportunities for social-economic growth.
She holds a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Baraton University. She has received various recognition and awards including the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS) in 2023, Head of State Commendation (HSC) in 2021 for community service, Uzalendo Award (2019), Regional Winner East Africa by the CEO Global for Pan African Awards (2019), Africa Business Leaders Awards in regards to Gender (2018), and Devolution Warrior Award- Gender Responsive Delivery Category (2017).
