Government, Partners Align at the 14th Development Partnership Forum

Principal Secretaries Stephen Isaboke (Broadcasting and Telecommunications) and Eng John Tanui (ICT and Digital Economy) today attended the 14th Development Partnership Forum hosted by H.E. the Deputy President, Hon. Prof Kithure Kindiki

The high-level forum brought together representatives from National and County Governments, development partners, ambassadors and heads of mission to deliberate on Kenya’s immediate and long-term development priorities, including the country’s broader transformation agenda, drought emergency and climate change resilience.

The Government has a bold vision of transforming Kenya into a first-world economy within one generation, with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) serving as the guiding development paradigm. Technology and strong partnerships will be central to achieving this ambition, alongside accelerated expansion of infrastructure such as roads, railways and airports, improved efficiency and faster delivery of public projects.

The Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, serves as the Chair of the ICT Joint Sector Working Group, reaffirming the central role of technology in driving inclusive growth, resilience and long-term economic transformation.

Also present at the forum were H.E. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Head of Public Service Mr Felix Koskei, Council of Governors Chair and Wajir Governor Hon. FCPA Ahmed Abdullahi, Cabinet Secretaries, fellow Principal Secretaries, ambassadors and development partners.