PS Stephen Isaboke Engages South Africa Delegation on Government Communication

Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke, EBS, today hosted a high-level delegation from South Africa led by Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Hon Mr Kenny Morolong, for discussions on strengthening collaboration in government communication.

The engagement focused on sharing best practices in public communication, particularly on aligning communication policies and strategies with emerging technologies, addressing misinformation and disinformation, and strengthening evidence-based government messaging. The discussions also explored digital transformation in the media sector, including the rise of OTT platforms, the sustainability of the media industry and the role of digital infrastructure in expanding access to information.

The delegation shared insights from Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), including the Government Communication Excellence Tool (G-CET), a framework used to standardise and measure the effectiveness of government communication. The PS noted that communication is an essential enabling function that touches every sector of society, and reaffirmed Kenya’s adoption of the Whole-of-Government approach to ensure coordinated, responsive and inclusive public messaging.

He also highlighted Kenya’s ongoing efforts to strengthen information integrity, including the implementation of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, the expansion of broadband connectivity under the Digital Superhighway initiative and the development of a national AI policy to guide the responsible use of emerging technologies.

Also present at the meeting were Temesi Mukani, Secretary for Information and Broadcasting; Neville Matjie, CEO of Brand South Africa; Sandile Nene, Deputy Director-General at GCIS; Mosimanegape Moleme, Head of the Deputy Minister’s Office; Julia Mtshweni, - Office of Minister Communications; and Ernest Kgopa, Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to Kenya, among other officials.