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Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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William Kabogo

Also known as: CS Kabogo · Cabinet Secretary · the CS · Kabogo · Dr. Deborah Barasa · Deborah Barasa · Dr Deborah Barasa · ICT CS William Kabogo · Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy · CS Barasa · the Cabinet Secretary

ICT Cabinet Secretary leading Kenya's digital economy transition toward governance, cybersecurity, and technology in education.

Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo launched the Mukuru Digital Classroom at New Mukuru Primary School, equipping the facility with 20 laptops to enhance digital literacy in an underserved area. Kabogo has also emphasised Kenya's shift in digital economy focus toward accountability, cybersecurity, and governance resilience, citing 4.56 billion cyber events recorded in a single quarter and signalling the government's intent to strengthen digital frameworks and regulate emerging technologies.

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Society

CS Barasa orders NEMA to enforce environmental laws without compromise

The News

Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has directed NEMA to step up enforcement of environmental laws with immediate sanctions for violators, including facility closures. The directive targets riparian land encroachment and non-compliant waste management practices, with a focus on illegal waste disposal and compliance with the Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022.

Why it matters

Environment CS Barasa's order for NEMA to enforce laws without compromise targets illegal waste disposal and riparian encroachment affecting public health and ecosystems.

6 May 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. CS Barasa orders NEMA to enforce environmental laws without compromise

    Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has directed NEMA to step up enforcement of environmental laws with immediate sanctions for violators, including facility closures. The directive targets riparian land encroachment and non-compliant waste management practices, with a focus on illegal waste disposal and compliance with the Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022.

    6 May 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Fourteen African countries endorse digital inclusivity standard harmonisation

    Fourteen African countries, including Kenya, Angola, Chad, Malawi, and South Sudan, have formally endorsed efforts to harmonise the Africa Digital Inclusivity Standard, aimed at building a more inclusive digital ecosystem across the continent. The commitment was announced during the Ministerial Roundtable on Digital Inclusion at the closing ceremony of the Connected Africa Summit 2026.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya launches AI programme to include disabled workers

    Kenya has launched an artificial intelligence-driven programme to address the exclusion of persons with disabilities from the digital economy, a gap that costs the country an estimated Sh6 billion annually in lost productivity.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Kalonzo pledges support for press freedom on World Press Freedom Day

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka pledged continued support for journalists and media practitioners on World Press Freedom Day, commending their resilience and coverage of the 2024 Gen Z protests despite intimidation and media house closures. He cited constitutional protections for media freedom and freedom of expression.

    3 May 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ruto defends economic record, cites three-year growth

    President William Ruto said Kenya is changing for the better and pointed to economic growth during his three years in office as proof the country is headed in the right direction. He highlighted progress in universal health coverage, agriculture, education and housing, and vowed that Kenya will become a first-world economy within his lifetime.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Canadian tree planter attempts 40,000 mangrove record in Mombasa

    Antoine Moses, a Canadian who holds the Guinness World Record for planting the most terrestrial trees in 24 hours, is attempting a new record by planting 40,000 mangroves in 24 hours in Mombasa, coordinating with tidal shifts to plant as water retreats and focusing on mangroves as coastal buffers.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Environmentalist Hillary Kibiwott named trees campaign ambassador

    The government has appointed environmentalist Hillary Kibiwott as Ambassador for Kenya's 15 Billion Trees Campaign following his record attempt to plant 23,326 trees in 24 hours at Kaptagat Forest, pending Guinness World Records ratification.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 April

  1. Kenya launches Mukuru Digital Classroom at New Mukuru Primary

    The government officially launched the Mukuru Digital Classroom at New Mukuru Primary School as part of the Connected Africa Summit 2026, equipped with 20 laptops and supported by the broader Mukuru ICT Hub to enhance digital literacy and learning outcomes in an underserved area. ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said the initiative reflects the government's commitment to embedding technology in education and ensuring learners have access to skills needed for the digital economy.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 April

  1. Government shifts digital focus to governance and cybersecurity

    Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said Kenya's digital economy has moved beyond adoption and innovation into a phase centred on accountability, system resilience, and trust, as the country confronts unprecedented cyber risks including 4.56 billion cyber events recorded in a single quarter. The government is strengthening digital governance frameworks, reviewing the Kenya Information and Communications Act, and developing new policies on cloud services and artificial intelligence regulation.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Ruto defends development record during Murang'a county tour

    President William Ruto said opposition name-calling and propaganda will not undermine his relationship with Central Kenya residents, citing a 20-year bond built on project delivery. During a development tour of Murang'a County, he announced government investments including Ksh.27 billion for 6,800 affordable housing units, Ksh.1.1 billion for electricity connections to 14,000 households, and improvements to coffee farming through reduced fertilizer prices and broker elimination.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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