Also known as: ICT CS William Kabogo · Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo
Information, Communications and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary leading Kenya's digital transformation, cybersecurity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Audio By VocalizeKenya has adequate legal, regulatory and administrative safeguards to protect children from harm online, Information, Communications and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has said. …
We've safeguards against online child abuse, says KabogoCapital News
… Speaking during a side event at the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said Africa possesses immense potential to develop digital solutions capable of addressing challenges that transcend borders. …
Africa’s digital economy investment push takes centre stage at Nairobi summitCapital News
… Speaking during a side event at the ongoing Africa forward summit in Nairobi, targeting innovators from across Africa, Kenya’s ICT CS William Kabogo noted that the continent has immense potential to create digital solutions that would speak to solving problems that transcend boar …
Kenya and France to partner in advancing digital economyCitizen Digital
… Speaking at the closing session, William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy, underscored the urgency of embedding inclusivity in Africa’s digital transformation. …
14 African countries announce support for Africa digital inclusivity standard harmonisationThe Standard
ICT CS William Kabogo during the official opening of the 6th Inclusive Africa Conference, held in Nairobi. …
Kenya turns to AI to close Sh6 billion disability gapCapital News
… ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo also reaffirmed government commitment to media freedom, saying press freedom and digital innovation must advance together. …
Kalonzo Joins Leaders in Calls for Stronger Media Protections on World Press Freedom DayThe Standard
… ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said the project reflects the government’s commitment to embedding technology in education and expanding access to digital skills.“Kenya’s digital future begins in the classroom. …
Kenya launches Mukuru digital classroom to boost digital learningThe Standard
… Speaking at a digital economy convention in Mombasa, the Cabinet Secretary for Information and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, said the country’s digital transformation has moved beyond adoption and innovation into a new phase centred on accountability, system resilience, an …
CS Kabogo: Digital economy now established, focus shifts to governance and accountabilityCitizen Digital
… He was accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome (Housing) and William Kabogo (ICT), Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, and various MPs led by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, and MCAs. …
‘No amount of insults, noise will chase me from Mt. Kenya’: Ruto tells oppositionAn Ipsos survey ranking Cabinet Secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability and policy implementation ranked Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe highest with 86 per cent approval, followed by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi at 82 per cent and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku at 79 per cent.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Ipsos survey ranking Cabinet Secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability and policy implementation ranked Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe highest with 86 per cent approval, followed by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi at 82 per cent and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku at 79 per cent.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and Finland have signed memoranda of understanding on education (covering technical and vocational training, teacher development, and competency-based learning), digital innovation (digitisation of public services and digital transformation), and climate action (climate change resilience, environmental sustainability, and green growth). President William Ruto witnessed the ceremony with President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki on June 10, 2026.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto oversaw the signing of three major cooperation agreements with Finland during a State Visit to Helsinki, covering education, technology, and climate action. The agreements are expected to deepen bilateral relations through practical collaboration in TVET, digital transformation, and climate initiatives.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo reported to the Senate Information Commission Technology Committee that of 6,000 government services across Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and County Governments, only 12% are fully digitised and available through end-to-end digital channels; 30% are partially digitised, while 58% continue to rely on manual processes. The average online transaction completion rate was 37%, and less than 10% of approximately 635 million physical government records have been digitised.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Information, Communications and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo called for a more inclusive continental digital economy that fully accommodates persons with disabilities, stating that an estimated 80 million Africans with disabilities risk being left behind by current technological advancements. Speaking at the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 in Nairobi, he highlighted Kenya's digital initiatives including the Digital Superhighway programme and efforts to enhance accessibility on the eCitizen platform.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has renewed its commitment to ensuring digital transformation and AI development leave no one behind, with government and industry leaders calling for accessibility to become a core pillar of Africa's digital future. Speaking at the opening of the 7th Inclusive Africa Conference in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo and inABLE Executive Director Irene Mbari-Kirika urged governments, businesses and technology developers to place persons with disabilities at the centre of digital innovation and policy-making.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Presidents William Ruto and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev agreed to translate trade and investment ties into concrete commercial partnerships during a business forum, laying out a roadmap for cooperation in trade, energy, logistics and technology.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Kazakhstan have signed bilateral agreements during President William Ruto's State Visit to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with the agreements positioning Kenya as Kazakhstan's anchor nation in East and Central Africa and Kazakhstan as Kenya's gateway to Central Asia.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has said deliberate investment in science, technology and innovation is necessary for the country's prosperity and global competitiveness, and that continued education reforms and expansion of research and technology institutions are part of the government's strategy for national transformation. He made the remarks at State House after awarding charters to KAIST and KEMRI universities.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said deliberate investment in science, technology and innovation is the only path to Kenya's prosperity and global competitiveness. He awarded charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), elevating them to specialised degree-awarding status as part of the government's strategy for national transformation.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →
Information and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo told the Senate that Kenya has legal, regulatory and administrative safeguards to protect children from harm online, including subsidiary regulations, industry guidelines, ethical codes, and interventions by the Data Protection Commissioner, Media Council of Kenya, Kenya Film Classification Board and State Department for Children Services. Kabogo said these instruments are aligned to international treaties and UN guidance.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo and international officials identified investment in Africa's digital economy as critical for cross-border trade and innovation. Officials emphasised that increased technology investment and digital ecosystem development would benefit the continent's youth and strengthen regional opportunities.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's ICT CS William Kabogo and French Minister for AI and Digital Technologies Clara Chappaz announced a partnership between Kenya and France to boost digital economy investment, with focus on supporting Africa's youth through startups, intellectual property protection, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities in technology.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →