Sicily Kariuki

Sicily Kanini Kariūki is a Kenyan politician who has been the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, since 20 January 2020. She was previously the Cabinet Secretary for Health. She was also previously the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs, from December 2015 until January 2018.

Early life and education Kariūki was born in Kiambu County, Kenya.

Kariūki has a bachelor's degree, from the University of Nairobi. Her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, was awarded by the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) in conjunction with Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands. She also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Law and Regulation, from Michigan State University in the United States.

Career before politics Kariūki enjoyed a wide-ranging career in the business world, including as an officer of the Kenya Investment Authority, and as chief executive officer of Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya. She served in that capacity until January 2018, when she was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Health.