Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy

Government ministry overseeing Kenya's digital strategy, AI policy development, and disability technology inclusion initiatives.

2026-04-262026-10-19

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October 2026
8 OctThe Standard
… The strategy also identifies partnerships between government, the private sector and academia as a way of accelerating AI development and building a skilled workforce.The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy says Kenya has few professionals with advance …
Why AI skills are becoming a new battleground for Kenya's tech industry
August 2026
14 AugCitizen Digital
… We need the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, the Ministry of Trade, county governors, and Chief Executive Officers to bring their resources to the table. …
OPINION: Beyond the Stage: Kenya's arts are now a core economic engine
July 2026
28 JulCapital News
… The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy said the draft policy establishes a national framework for the governance, development, deployment and use of AI and other emerging technologies. …
Govt opens public participation on Kenya’s AI policy
21 JulCapital News
… Owino was redeployed from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, where he had been serving as Acting Head of Government Communications, to the Executive Office of the President. …
Ruto names IPOA chair nominee in raft of State appointments
21 JulCitizen Digital
… In a statement announced by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Tuesday, Owino was redeployed from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, where he had been serving as acting Head of Government Communications. …
Ex-Police Spokesman Charles Owino appointed gov't spokesperson in President Ruto's latest reshuffle
21 JulCapital News
… According to the notification, the Public Service Commission approved Owino’s redeployment from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, where he had been serving as Acting Head of Government Communications. …
Ruto appoints Charles Owino Government Spokesperson in Executive reshuffle
21 JulThe Standard
… Under the changes, Mwaura was promoted and redesignated as the Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President.Charles Owino Wahong’o was redeployed from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy …
Charles Owino appointed as Government Spokesperson
19 JulCapital News
… In response, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy immediately restricted public access to the website to facilitate containment, forensic investigations and restoration. …
President Ruto’s Website Restored as Government Rules Out Data Breach
18 JulCapital News
… In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy said the incident was detected by the ICT Authority, which immediately activated its cybersecurity response protocols to contain the breach. …
Government Confirms Cyberattack on President’s Website, Says Systems Secure
18 JulThe Standard
… .go.ke were met with a message reading, "This message is the third time for you before we leak everything about you," and demanding payment "if you want peace before 6 o'clock this evening," said the defaced page.The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy …
Kabogo: No sensitive data accessed after President's website hack

Business

Kenya builds AI skills through universities and government programmes

The News

Kenya is scaling up artificial intelligence education across universities, technical institutions and government programmes to address a shortage of advanced digital skills. The Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030 emphasizes partnerships between government, private sector and academia to train workers in AI, coding, big data, cybersecurity and IoT as workplace demand for these skills increases.

8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 8 October

Kenya builds AI skills through universities and government programmes
Kenya is scaling up artificial intelligence education across universities, technical institutions and government programmes to address a shortage of advanced digital skills. The Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030 emphasizes partnerships between government, private sector and academia to train workers in AI, coding, big data, cybersecurity and IoT as workplace demand for these skills increases.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 14 August

Kenya's arts sector emerging as significant economic driver
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's creative economy is becoming a core engine of economic growth, with the arts sector strengthened by global shifts toward valuing human creativity and digital skills in the AI age. The author cites the 98th National Kenya Music Festival and notes that Kenya is demonstrating educational synergy between arts and technology, while developed nations still adjust their policies.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 July

Kenya opens public consultation on draft AI policy
The Kenyan government has launched a nationwide public participation exercise on its draft Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy, inviting citizens to submit views that will shape how the country regulates and develops AI. The draft policy aims to promote innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure and human capital, and enhance Kenya's economic resilience.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 21 July

Ruto nominates KNCHR chair to lead police oversight authority
President William Ruto has nominated Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, succeeding former chair Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. The nominations, announced through Notification of Presidential Action No. XI of 2026, also include appointments to the Teachers Service Commission, Public Service Commission, and Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee, pending parliamentary approval.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former police spokesman Charles Owino appointed government spokesperson
Charles Owino, a former police spokesman, has been appointed Government Spokesperson as part of President Ruto's presidential nominations and redeployments within the Executive. Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura was reassigned to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruto appoints Owino as Government Spokesperson in reshuffle
President William Ruto has appointed Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, as Government Spokesperson, while Isaac Mwaura was redesignated to head the newly established Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Charles Owino appointed Government Spokesperson in executive reshuffle
President William Ruto promoted Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura to Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights, while Charles Owino Wahong'o, redeployed from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, was appointed as the new Government Spokesperson. Ruto also made nominations to constitutional commissions and approved changes in senior executive ranks.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 19 July

President Ruto's website restored after cyberattack and ransom demand
President William Ruto's official website was restored after a cyberattack forced a temporary shutdown. Hackers demanded five Bitcoins (about Sh41 million) in ransom, but the ICT Cabinet Secretary said the attack did not compromise sensitive government information.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 18 July

Government confirms cyberattack on President's website
Kenya's government confirmed that the official website of President William Ruto was targeted in a cybersecurity incident; the ICT Authority activated response protocols and temporarily restricted access to the site for forensic analysis and restoration, with hackers demanding ransom in Bitcoin.
18 July 2026 · Capital News →
Hackers deface President's website, demand Sh41.3 million ransom
Hackers compromised the President's official website on Saturday, defacing its homepage and demanding five bitcoins (Sh41.3 million) as ransom, threatening to leak unspecified information. The Ministry of Information confirmed the breach but stated there is no evidence of unauthorised access to sensitive data.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

Heavyweight politicians distribute goods in Ol Kalou by-election battle
As Ol Kalou in Nyandarua County prepares for a July 16, 2026 parliamentary by-election, politicians allied to the ruling party have flooded the agricultural town distributing mattresses, cash, boats, and gas cylinders, with the article suggesting they are essentially trading material goods for votes.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 22 June

Parliament approves establishment of national cybersecurity agency
Parliament has approved the creation of the National Cybersecurity Agency, an autonomous body that will coordinate cybersecurity efforts across government, the private sector, and critical infrastructure providers to address rising cyber threats to Kenya's digital systems.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

Konza Technopolis becomes Africa's first smart city wildlife conservancy
Kenya Wildlife Service granted provisional registration to a 404.69-hectare wildlife conservancy embedded within Konza Technopolis's master plan, making it the first purpose-built smart city in Africa to formally integrate a protected conservation area into its urban development framework. The conservancy will be maintained for a minimum of 15 years under KWS regulations.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

Kenya begins distributing 10,000 laptops, smart boards to junior secondary schools
The government, through the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project, has begun distributing teacher laptops and 65-inch interactive smart boards to 10,380 Junior Secondary Schools nationwide, with the distribution flagged off at an event in Nairobi attended by education and technology ministry officials and the World Bank.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 3 June

Jitume Digital Hubs equip Bungoma youths with online work skills
Digital literacy hubs in Bungoma are providing young people with practical digital skills, internet access, mentorship, and devices, enabling them to earn income through online work such as writing, teaching, and digital contests.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 4 May

Kenya launches AI for Disability Project for inclusive digital transformation
Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy partnered with disability experts, the Kenya Institute of Special Education, inABLE, AT4D Trust, Huawei, and innovators including Qhala to launch the AI for Disability Project, aiming to co-create scalable hardware and software solutions that improve access to technology and create new opportunities for persons living with disabilities.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 April

Kenya launches AI programme for disability inclusion and assistive tech
Kenya is implementing a multi-stakeholder AI initiative anchored at the Kenya Institute of Special Education to develop locally relevant, AI-powered solutions for persons with disabilities in education, employment, and assistive technologies. The programme builds on a 2024 AI hackathon and aims to scale innovations into a fully resourced initiative, with KISE also investing in local production of assistive devices using AI and advanced manufacturing.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →