Office of the Deputy President

The Deputy President is the second-highest office in the Republic of Kenya. The Deputy President assists the President in the execution of government functions and acts as the President's deputy when required.

The Office of the Deputy President coordinates intergovernmental relations, manages international development partnerships, and oversees key national initiatives.

Key positions

These positions provide direct support to the Deputy President and manage the office's operations.

• Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy President

  Oversees the day-to-day running of the Deputy President's office and coordinates policy delivery.

• Principal Secretary for Cabinet Affairs

  Coordinates the Deputy President's engagement with Cabinet and parliamentary business.

• Principal Secretary for Devolution

  Coordinates relations between the national government and the 47 county governments.

• Private Secretary to the Deputy President

  Manages the Deputy President's correspondence, schedule, and official communications.

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Key offices and institutions

These bodies operate under the Office of the Deputy President to coordinate national policy and intergovernmental relations.

• International Development Partnerships Coordination

  Coordinates Kenya's relations with international development partners and manages aid programmes.

• Nairobi Rivers Commission

  Oversees the restoration and management of Nairobi's river ecosystems.

• Inter-Government Budget and Economic Council

  Coordinates budget and economic policy between the national and county governments.

• Inter-Governmental Relations Technical Committee

  Provides technical support for resolving disputes and coordinating policy between national and county governments.

• National and County Governments Honours Advisory Committee

  Recommends recipients of national honours and awards for outstanding service to Kenya.

• Coffee Sub-Sector Reforms Implementation Standing Committee

  Oversees the implementation of reforms in the coffee industry to improve productivity and farmer incomes.