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Stephen Isaboke

Also known as: Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke · Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke · Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke · PS Stephen Isaboke

Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications who urged responsible AI adoption and warned against consumer data misuse.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Broadcasting and Telecommunications PS Stephen Isaboke added, “There will be early communication, warnings and action.” “The government is well prepared.

    Gov’t rolls out Ksh.2.1B livestock plan ahead of El Niño rains
  3. Capital News

    Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke said Kenya’s young population and technology skills gave the country an advantage in building a knowledge-driven economy.

    New NBO2 data centre strengthens Kenya’s bid to become East Africa’s digital hub
  4. The Standard

    Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke said that Kenya has led in digital evolution, noting that it was the first African country to go fully digital.He said that Kenya is a knowledge-driven economy, underscoring the importance of digital investor

    Government welcomes digital investors
  5. August 2026
  6. Capital News

    Government pitch The government team also sought to sell its development agenda, with Principal Secretary for Broadcast and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke highlighting digital projects in Rarieda and Bondo.

    Wandayi leads push to expand Ruto’s Nyanza support base
  7. Citizen Digital

    "What we are witnessing along our border needs a quick intervention, we urge the youth and community to maintain peace,” adds Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke.

    Two killed in fresh clashes along the Kisii-Transmara border
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    usinesses to embrace AI responsibly, protect consumer data By Citizen Reporter July 03, 2026 04:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke

    Gov't urges businesses to embrace AI responsibly, protect consumer data
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeBroadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has urged marketers to embrace artificial intelligence responsibly, warning that consumer data has become a strategic asset whose misuse amounts to theft.

    Data theft equals property theft, PS Isaboke warns marketers
  11. June 2026
  12. Capital News

    The Principal Secretary also acknowledged the role played by Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, Philip Thigo, and Broadcasting Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke in advancing preparations for the global event.

    Kenya begins preparations to host key UN Internet Governance Forum in Nairobi
  13. Citizen Digital

    Meanwhile, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke, speaking at a separate event in Bobasi, Kisii County, also weighed in on the matter, calling for closer collaboration between parents, teachers and other stakeholders in nurturing responsible lear

    CS Ogamba asks parents to take responsibility for their children's behaviour
  14. Citizen Digital

    Stephen Isaboke, the PS State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, argued that the devices were not only an investment in human capital but also for future prosperity in innovation for national development.

    Gov't begins distribution of 10,000 digital learning devices for JSS schools
Agriculture & Land

Government launches Ksh.2.1B livestock plan for El Niño rains

The News

The government has rolled out a Ksh.2.1 billion National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan targeting 24 flood-prone and high livestock population counties. Ksh.1.5 billion will fund vaccines, veterinary medicines and mobile clinics to prevent disease outbreaks like Rift Valley Fever, with remaining funds supporting livestock markets, water points and feed reserves.

14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Government launches Ksh.2.1B livestock plan for El Niño rains

    The government has rolled out a Ksh.2.1 billion National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan targeting 24 flood-prone and high livestock population counties. Ksh.1.5 billion will fund vaccines, veterinary medicines and mobile clinics to prevent disease outbreaks like Rift Valley Fever, with remaining funds supporting livestock markets, water points and feed reserves.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Monday 7 September

  1. NBO2 data centre launches to boost Kenya's digital infrastructure

    Kenya has launched the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, operated by Digital Realty following its acquisition of iColo, to expand its digital infrastructure and support artificial intelligence, cloud computing, financial technology and regional digital connectivity. The government aims to position Kenya as East Africa's leading digital hub and attract investment in the digital economy.

    7 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Government calls for digital investors in Kenya

    Government officials said Kenya is working toward a safe and conducive environment for digital investors during the launch of a data centre platform. The PS for ICT and Digital Economy said the government will continue improving policy to attract investors and unlock opportunities in the digital economy sector.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. Ruto's allies mobilize in Nyanza for re-election campaign

    Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi led a push in Siaya for voter registration and support for President Ruto's re-election, signaling an aggressive attempt by the President's allies to expand influence in a traditional opposition stronghold. Wandayi told residents that increasing voting numbers would strengthen Siaya's voice in national affairs.

    31 August 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 23 August

  1. Two killed in Kisii-Transmara border community clashes

    Two people have been confirmed dead following fresh clashes along the Kisii-Transmara border, with scores injured and several farms torched. The violence has disrupted transport, trade, and essential services, prompting security officials from Kisii and Narok to hold an emergency meeting to restore calm.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Government urges responsible AI adoption, consumer data protection

    Kenya's Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke told the Marketing Society of Kenya summit that businesses should embrace artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting consumer data, characterizing data misuse as equivalent to theft.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Data theft equals property theft, PS warns marketers

    Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has urged marketers to embrace artificial intelligence responsibly, warning that misuse of consumer data amounts to theft. He said data now drives innovation and informs decisions across sectors, justifying the creation of the Office of Data Protection, which has warned businesses that entities handling personal data risk fines of up to Sh5 million for failing to register.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kenya to host UN Internet Governance Forum in December 2026

    Kenya has launched preparations to host the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2026 in Nairobi from December 14 to 18, marking the first meeting since the forum was granted permanent status by the UN General Assembly. The government expects the event to bring together global leaders, policymakers, technology experts, civil society representatives, and private sector stakeholders to shape the future of internet governance.

    24 June 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 20 June

  1. CS Ogamba urges parents to share responsibility for student discipline

    Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has called on parents to take greater responsibility for their children's behaviour and work closely with schools to address student unrest, describing the Utumishi Girls incident as unfortunate and regrettable. He emphasised strengthening guidance and counselling programmes to promote discipline and positive behaviour among learners.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. 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

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