The government remains committed to strengthening Kenya’s digital and communications sector
Earlier today, the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Information, Communication and Communication Hon. William Kabogo Gitau was briefed on the progress of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA) Amendment Bill and 15 proposed regulations aimed at enhancing governance and improving efficiency within the country’s ICT sector.
The proposed Kenya Information and Communications Act (Amendment) Bill will play a key role in strengthening regulatory oversight, improving coordination in the ICT sector, and aligning existing laws with current technological developments and industry needs.
The CS provided guidance on the way forward and shared his recommendations.
A strong and updated legal framework is critical in supporting the continued growth of Kenya’s digital ecosystem, protecting consumers, promoting fair competition, and creating an enabling environment that attracts greater investment in the sector.
In attendance were the Principal Secretary ICT and the Digital Economy Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui Eng. John Tanui, Principal Secretary Broadcasting and Telecommunications Mr. Steve Isaboke EBS, Secretary of Information Mr. Temesi Mukani, and representatives from Communications Authority of Kenya.