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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July 2026
8 JulCitizen Digital
… vely; the Engineer–Ol Kalou–Nyahururu road upgrading, rehabilitation and tarmacking of roads in Ol Kalou town, acceleration of the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Programme, the launch of three Digital Hubs by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy …
Cash, mattresses, boats, gas cylinders: Inside the high-stakes battle for Ol Kalou MP seat
June 2026
22 JunThe Standard
… s the way for the creation of an autonomous regulatory and technical body that will coordinate all national cybersecurity efforts across government, private sector operators, and critical infrastructure providers.The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy …
Parliament approves creation of National Cybersecurity Agency
11 JunThe Standard
… The Technopolis Development Authority, which oversees the project under the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, described the milestone as a defining moment in the evolution of Africa’s Silicon Savannah. …
Konza becomes Africa's first smart city wildlife conservancy
10 JunCitizen Digital
… The event held at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), Nairobi, was graced by officials from the Ministry of Education, Parliament, the World Bank, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and the ICT Author …
Gov't begins distribution of 10,000 digital learning devices for JSS schools
3 JunThe Standard
… The Jitume Digital Enablement Programme is implemented collaboratively by the Technopolis Development Authority, the Communications Authority of Kenya, and the ICT Authority under the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, in partnership with the Nationa …
Jitume Digital Hub transforms youths livelihoods in Bungoma
May 2026
4 MayCitizen Digital
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Kenya launches AI for Disability Project to advance inclusive digital transformation
April 2026
26 AprThe Standard
… Molocyce Esther, Senior ICT Officer at the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, said AI presents an opportunity to move from reactive to predictive support systems. …
Kenya bets on AI to drive disability inclusion in new multi-partner initiative

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 →