Saturday, 19 September 2026

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Saturday, 19 September 2026

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William Kabogo

Also known as: ICT CS William Kabogo · Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo · ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo

William Kabogo — ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary, defended his ministry's work amid criticism and reported on Kenya's digital transformation progress.

2026-04-242026-09-19

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May 2026
4 MayCitizen 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 harmonisation
4 MayThe 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 gap
3 MayCapital 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 Day
April 2026
28 AprThe 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 learning
25 AprThe 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 accountability
24 AprCitizen 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 opposition

Politics

Kindiki convenes Mt Kenya elders meeting to unite East, West regions

The 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.

9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Today

Kindiki convenes Mt Kenya elders meeting to unite East, West regions
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.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

LSK demands CA chair Karondo suspended over Ol Kalou by-election involvement
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 →
Greek Amaco partners with GE Vernova on Kenya data centre
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 →

Tuesday 1 September

MP Amisi alleges Ksh.1.89B cyber-security fraud tied to State House hack
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 →

Wednesday 26 August

CS Kabogo defends role, says ministry work isn't coding
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 →

Friday 21 August

Kenya develops AI regulation but implementation oversight unclear
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 →

Tuesday 28 July

Ruto pledges investment in digital skills as Kenya dominates Huawei ICT competition
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 →
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 →

Saturday 25 July

Ruto appoints Wekesa Mabonga as EPRA chair; Adan Haji Ali reassigned
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 →

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 →
State House website hacked; CS Kabogo says no sensitive data lost
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 →
President's official website hacked, government says
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 Ruto's website hacked, defaced with ransom demand
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 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 →

Friday 10 July

Gachagua warns IEBC cancelling Ol Kalou poll risks 2027 credibility
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 →
Gachagua accuses IEBC of bias over Ol Kalou by-election warning
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 →

Friday 12 June

Mutahi Kagwe tops Cabinet Secretary approval at 86 percent
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 →

Wednesday 10 June

Kenya, Finland sign three pacts on education, climate, technology
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 →
Kenya and Finland sign education, technology, climate cooperation deals
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 →

Thursday 4 June

Only 12% of government services fully digitised, Kabogo tells Senate
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 →

Tuesday 2 June

CS Kabogo urges inclusive African digital economy for persons with disabilities
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 champions digital accessibility for persons with disabilities
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 →

Wednesday 20 May

Ruto, Tokayev pledge stronger Kenya-Kazakhstan trade ties
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, Kazakhstan sign bilateral agreements to deepen ties
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 →

Thursday 14 May

President Ruto: tech investment and education reform drive national prosperity
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 →
Ruto awards charters to KAIST and KEMRI research institutions
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 →
Kenya has adequate safeguards against online child abuse
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 →

Tuesday 12 May

Africa's digital economy investment highlighted at Nairobi summit
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 →

Monday 11 May

Kenya and France partner to advance digital economy
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 →