By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary
for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau,
appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication and
Technology (ICT) to respond to questions raised by senators on issues affecting
the country’s digital space.
The session, chaired by
Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Hon. Senator Kathuri Murungi, explored measures
to strengthen digital safety, enhance institutional coordination and address
emerging challenges in the digital space.
Kabogo said he reaffirmed
his commitment to continued engagement with the Senate to enhance policy, legal
and regulatory frameworks in the ICT sector and promote a safe, accessible and
inclusive digital environment for all.
The questions were raised by
the Senator for Kilifi County, Sen. Stewart Madzayo, EGH, and Senator for
Kisumu County, Sen. Prof. Tom Ojienda.
Kabogo was accompanied by
the Data Commissioner, Ms. Immaculate Kassait; the CEO of the Communications
Authority of Kenya (CA), Mr. David Mugonyi; and other senior government
officials from relevant agencies.
The engagement comes as
Kenya continues to address emerging challenges in the digital environment and
strengthen its institutional and regulatory frameworks for the ICT sector.
