Kenya Champions Information Integrity and Media Innovation at Pan African Media Summit 2026

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to building a free, responsible and future-ready media ecosystem as the country hosted the Pan African Media Summit 2026, bringing together regional stakeholders to advance conversations on information integrity, digital platforms and the future of media in Africa.

Speaking at the opening of the summit, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr Stephen Isaboke, EBS, said the rapid evolution of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and platform economies is fundamentally reshaping how information is created, distributed and consumed across the continent, requiring more responsive regulatory and policy approaches.

“The Government of Kenya remains firmly committed to strengthening a media environment that is free, responsible, innovative and adaptive to technological change,” said PS Isaboke. He noted that Kenya’s approach is anchored in the Constitution and supported by progressive broadcasting regulations, cybersecurity frameworks and digital governance reforms aimed at safeguarding freedom of expression while promoting information integrity.

PS Isaboke also highlighted the growing influence of digital platforms across Africa, citing rising internet penetration, mobile-first content consumption and the emergence of a new generation of digital creators reshaping public discourse. He noted that while these developments present major opportunities for innovation, access and content creation, they also introduce risks related to misinformation, disinformation, cyber-enabled propaganda and digital exclusion.

He called for practical and measurable action from the summit, including updated broadcasting codes, responsive licensing frameworks, enforceable platform obligations and harmonised regional approaches to AI governance, child online protection and election-period safeguards.

“Africa has an opportunity not merely to participate in the global digital transformation, but to shape it in ways that reflect our values, aspirations and democratic principles,” he said.