By Josiah Kariuki Nyamira County’s dairy sector received a major boost following the rollout of Phase II of the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP). This saw the official handover of five milk coolers to farmer groups in a move expected to strengthen milk collection, reduce losses and improve farmer earnings. The exercise was led […]

By Josiah Kariuki The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has intensified discussions with global technology stakeholders as Kenya seeks to strengthen its digital infrastructure and prepare for future telecommunications technologies. Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke held a high-level meeting with senior officials from an international technology firm led by […]

By Stephen Isaboke In today’s digital age, we are witnessing a dramatic shift in how information is created, shared and consumed. While technology has placed unprecedented amounts of information at our fingertips, it has also made it increasingly difficult for citizens to distinguish verified truth from sophisticated digital falsehoods. As I stated during the Connected […]

By Josiah Kariuki Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to building a free, responsible and future-ready media ecosystem as it hosts the Pan-African Media Summit 2026. The summit is bringing together media executives, policymakers, regulators, technology experts and development partners from across the continent to shape conversations on digital governance, information integrity and the future of […]

By KPC Correspondent As the shiny presidential motorcade snaked through the historic grounds of Maseno School on Saturday, crowds surging with excitement, one man seemed momentarily detached from the spectacle around him. For Stephen Isaboke, Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, the visit was more than another high-profile State function. […]

By Josiah Kariuki Leaders, friends, relatives, and mourners have continued to visit the Nairobi home of Richard Onyonka following the death of his mother, Mama Teresia Omoke.  The family has received an outpouring of comfort, prayers, and solidarity during the difficult period of mourning. The home has become a gathering place of shared grief and […]

By Isaiah Kariuki Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, has warned that the growing weaponisation of artificial intelligence poses a serious threat to democratic stability and public trust across Africa. Speaking at the Connected Africa Summit 2026, Isaboke said AI is already reshaping economies, governance, and information systems, placing African countries at a […]

By Josiah Kariuki Kenya’s digital transformation agenda gained fresh momentum on Wednesday following two coordinated engagements that underscored a shift in focus from mere connectivity to inclusive participation in the digital economy. At the centre of the policy discussions was a high-level meeting between Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke and nominated MP […]

By Josiah Kariuki One year after Stephen Isaboke took office as Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications in the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, his tenure offers a moment to assess both progress made and the work that remains in advancing Kenya’s digital agenda. Isaboke’s transition from the private sector into government […]

By Josiah Kariuki President William Ruto has announced a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 16 per cent to 8 per cent for the next three months, as part of a package of measures aimed at cushioning Kenyans from rising global oil prices. Speaking in Kisii County on the final day of […]