Also known as: ICT CS William Kabogo · Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo · ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo
Cabinet Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy who defends his ministry's work and calls for dismissal of ineffective local administrators.
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… immediately activated its cybersecurity response protocols to contain the breach. “As a precautionary measure, access to the Presidential website was temporarily restricted to facilitate containment, forensic analysis and restoration efforts,” ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo …
Government Confirms Cyberattack on President’s Website, Says Systems SecureCitizen Digital
'Gov't systems, services secure!' CS Kabogo reassures after State House website hacked By Joseph Muia July 18, 2026 02:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ICT CS William Kabogo in a past appearance. …
'Gov't systems, services secure!' CS Kabogo reassures after State House website hackedThe Standard
… State House confirmed the breach in a statement, saying its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team was working to restore the site and investigate how the attackers gained access.ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said they were aware of reports regarding a cybers …
Government admits State House website hackedThe Standard
… ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo weighed in on X on Saturday, saying the responsible agencies were on top of the matter.“The responsible Agencies that protect websites are on top of stuff,” Kabogo said on X. …
President Ruto's official website down in second suspected hack within a yearThe Standard
… "There is no evidence of unauthorised access to sensitive data," noted Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo.Officials temporarily restricted access to the website as a precaution, allowing technical teams to contain the breach, carry out forensic analysis and begin restoration work, …
Kabogo: No sensitive data accessed after President's website hackCapital News
… Among those he mentioned were former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome, William Kabogo, Davis Chirchir and Rebecca Miano, as well as several Principal Secretaries and senior state officials. …
Cancel Ol Kalou poll and you can’t be trusted in 2027: GachaguaCitizen Digital
… to to postpone the election because he knows he faces a humiliating defeat next week." The former DP further accused several Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries of actively participating in campaigns in Ol Kalou, singling out Lands CS Alice Wahome, ICT CS William Kabogo …
Gachagua slams IEBC over threat to cancel Ol Kalou by-election, claims Ruto sensing defeatCitizen Digital
… Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku emerged third at 79 per cent, followed by ICT CS William Kabogo at 76 per cent. …
Mutahi Kagwe ranked best-performing Cabinet Secretary in latest Ipsos surveyCitizen Digital
… Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries William Kabogo (ICT) and Deborah Barasa (Environment) signed the agreements on behalf of the Government of Kenya. …
Kenya, Finland sign 3 MoUs on Education, Climate Action and Digital InnovationThe Standard
… I look forward to further strengthening the partnership between Finland and Kenya,” President Stubb said.Kenya’s delegation included Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, and Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa, who signed the ag …
Kenya and Finland deepen ties in education, technology and climate actionDeputy President Kithure Kindiki challenged the opposition to focus on developing a meaningful agenda for Kenyans rather than spending time on nicknames and insults directed at him and President William Ruto.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki challenged the opposition to focus on developing a meaningful agenda for Kenyans rather than spending time on nicknames and insults directed at him and President William Ruto.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on political leaders to shun personal attacks and incitement, warning that turning political competition into hostility threatens national cohesion and endangers lives and property. He urged leaders to respect one another despite political differences and compete on development agendas and policies rather than through hostility.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's development record, saying the government has exceeded expectations in road construction, electricity connectivity, market expansion, agricultural reforms, education, and affordable housing, and is ready to face voters ahead of the next General Election.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has called for the dismissal of chiefs who fail to tackle illicit alcohol brewing in their areas, accusing local administrators of inaction despite knowing those involved in the trade.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police seized suspected counterfeit alcohol, sealing equipment and vehicles during a multi-agency operation at Karii Trading Centre in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. The operation recovered 87 cartons of assorted alcohol in 200ml bottles, 19 cartons of Dallas-branded alcohol, several 750ml bottles, 157 empty bottles, two battery chargers suspected for sealing, two motorcycles without number plates and a Toyota Probox.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo told the Senate that the Government is implementing measures to protect Kenyans from online gender-based violence, cybercrime and misuse of personal information, anchored on regulation, public awareness, detection and response through the Kenya Computer Incident Response Team-Coordination Centre, digital forensics, and multi-agency collaboration.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy has flagged off Team Kenya Robotics to represent Kenya at the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge in Incheon, South Korea, scheduled for October 7–10, where competitors will develop technological solutions focused on wildfire prevention, mitigation and recovery.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The State Department for Lands and Physical Planning received six awards at the 2026 Digital Transformation Public Sector Forum in Mombasa, recognising its use of digital platforms to improve access to land services. The department was named State Department of the Year, with recognition for platforms including the National Stamp Duty Module, ArdhiPay, the National Land Information Management System, and Ardhisasa.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions received three awards at the Digital Transformation Public Sector Forum and Awards 2026 in Mombasa County: DPP Renson Ingonga came second in the CEO/Director General of the Year – Digital Transformation Leadership category, Head of ICT Nahashon Gitahi won second in the Head of ICT of the Year – Technology Leadership category, and the office placed third in the State Department/Independent Agency of the Year in the Digital Innovation category for the Uadilifu Case Management System.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruling coalition and opposition senators clashed over President Ruto's decision to have seven Cabinet Secretaries accompany him to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Opposition senators criticized the delegation's size and cost implications, while ruling coalition members defended it as an opportunity for government business.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki is leading a gathering of Mt Kenya elders at Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu County ahead of the 2027 General Election, as efforts intensify to bring together the region's East and West political blocs. In August, elders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga and Isiolo endorsed Kindiki as President Ruto's running mate for 2027 and mandated their councils to engage with Mt Kenya West counterparts.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a complaint demanding the suspension of Communications Authority Board Chairperson Charles Kamau Karondo over alleged involvement in political activities during the July 2026 Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, and is seeking an independent tribunal investigation.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amaco Energy Group has partnered with US firm GE Vernova to support construction of a $1.5 billion smart power system to energise an artificial intelligence data centre in Mombasa. GE Vernova will supply gas turbines to Amaco's Hercules project, which aims to develop integrated energy infrastructure supporting industrial growth and digital transformation across Kenya and East Africa.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has demanded government answers over an alleged Ksh.1.89 billion cyber-security maintenance scandal, claiming he has reliable intelligence suggesting a plot to inflate figures for corrupt purposes. He linked the allegation to July's incident when the State House website was hacked and hackers demanded a Bitcoin ransom equivalent to approximately Ksh.41 million.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said his job is to coordinate resources and manage the ministry rather than possess technical programming skills, arguing that criticism reflects a misunderstanding of what a Cabinet Secretary does. He cited stakeholder satisfaction and support from business groups as evidence of effective leadership.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has launched a National AI Strategy 2025–2030 and proposed an AI law, but confusion is mounting over which institution will regulate AI and how the strategy will be funded, as multiple agencies develop overlapping rules and oversight mechanisms.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
President William Ruto has appointed Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), replacing Adan Haji Ali, who moves to chair the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority. The gazette also announced several other board appointments across energy, communications, irrigation, and other regulatory authorities.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
The government said no sensitive government data or digital services were compromised when the State House website was breached. ICT Authority activated cybersecurity incident response protocols immediately after detecting the breach and temporarily restricted access to the website for containment, forensic analysis, and restoration.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
State House confirmed that President William Ruto's official website, president.go.ke, was hacked and said its ICT team was working to restore the site and investigate the breach. The ICT Cabinet Secretary said there was no evidence of unauthorized access to sensitive data and that government systems remain secure.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's official website president.go.ke was taken down after attackers defaced the homepage with a ransom message demanding 5 bitcoins (roughly Sh41.3 million) and threatening to leak unspecified information about the president. State House confirmed the breach and said its ICT team was working to restore the site and investigate the intrusion, which is the second suspected hack of the website within a year.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that if the IEBC postpones the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, it will lose public confidence and moral authority to conduct the 2027 General Election. Gachagua accused the ruling UDA party of orchestrating violence and voter bribery to create grounds for postponing the election.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the IEBC for warning it could postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, accusing the electoral body of acting at the behest of President Ruto after sensing defeat. Gachagua dismissed the commission's concerns over violence and voter bribery, insisting the poll has remained peaceful and accusing the State of orchestrating isolated incidents.
10 July 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 →