Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS is the Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards from 17th May, 2023. She is also the Deputy Dean of the Principal Secretaries and Chair Health Sector Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget Working Groups as well as the co-chair of the Kenya Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund Grant. She previously served as Principal Secretary for Correctional Services from 1st December 2022 to 16th May 2023. Before she was appointed 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, she worked closely with other reputable international and local organizations 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.