The new Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and The Digital Economy, William Kabogo has outlined his plans to drive Kenya’s digital transformation. He has promised to digitize government services so services are efficient, accessible and timely.
Full Digitization
At the handover ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in Nairobi, Kabogo said the Ministry will aim to digitize 100% of its operations before digitizing all government services. He noted this is key to the Digital Superhighway and Kenya’s Digital Economy.
“We will serve Kenyans in time and in efficiency through digital tools,” Kabogo said.
Responsible Use of Social Media and Data Protection
Kabogo emphasized the need to use social media responsibly and respect constitutional freedoms. He urged Kenyans to use the platforms for positive messaging that impacts society, balance freedom of expression with ethical communication.
To build trust in the digital space he promised to strengthen the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) to ensure that:
- Citizens know their data rights.
- Data protection laws will be enforced to protect privacy.
- “Data must be used positively and ethically to underpin trust and accountability in the digital economy,” Kabogo added.
Collaboration and Transparency
The outgoing Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi said transparency and accountability in communication is key to keeping citizens informed about government policies and programmes. Mudavadi also urged for more digitalization of education and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“Let’s position Kenya as a tech and tourism leader and grow our global reputation and economy,” he said.
Mudavadi also asked media and private sector to be accountable and use their platforms to market Kenya as a regional innovation and development hub.
Technology for Socio-Economic Growth
Both Kabogo and Mudavadi said technology will drive Kenya’s socio-economic growth. They asked for:
- More AI innovations to creativity and efficiency.
- Impactful and sustainable projects through technology.
- Public private sector collaboration to boost Kenya’s competitiveness.
Attendees and Next
The event was attended by ministry officials including Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani and Eng. John Tanui. Kabogo’s appointment is a big step towards aligning Kenya’s ICT strategy with the global trends for a digital future.