Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, PhD- Principal Secretary

Dr. Esther Muoria is a seasoned manager with over 30 years’ experience in various managerial roles. Prior to joining the Ministry of Education, she served as the Registrar, Academic Affairs in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology where she oversaw academic and student matters. She has also served as a Senior Probation Officer in different districts where she was responsible for liaising with other Government departments, local councils and Non–Governmental organizations in coordinating correctional services.

She is committed to promoting technical, and vocational education and training through diversity and inclusion of students from all regions of Kenya as a means of boosting the much-needed technical skills required in the Country and appropriately preparing the graduates for the world of work.

Dr. Muoria holds a PhD from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and has published in several journals.