Mr. Stephen Isaboke takes over the office of Principal Secretary, State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (SDBT), in a handing over ceremony held at the Ministry Headquarters

In his inaugural remarks, PS Isaboke called upon the Ministry’s officials to work effectively and collaboratively in order to fulfil their mandate.

“We are all in the same ecosystem, working for the same government. We need to deliver on our mandate and make our country great. You are judged not by promise but by action,” the PS noted.

He assured of his support to the team in fulfilling ongoing projects within SDBT, “I am here to build on the good work that outgoing PS Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani and the team have done. I promise to carry on the work and take it to the next level.”

PS Isaboke thanked Prof. Kisiang’ani for giving an elaborate summary of activities undertaken, ongoing and future projects for SDBT.

Among the projects highlighted by Prof. Kisiang’ani entail plans to utilize e-commerce to revamp the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK), advancing Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) and Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) amongst others.

He further pointed out the development of a Communication Policy and Strategy to guide the implementation of Communication matters nationally; noting that the document is in the final stages of completion.

Prof. Kisiang’ani thanked the SDBT officials for working as a team, ensuring the Department made great strides in the revision of policy and regulations in Broadcasting and Telecommunications, creating an elaborate succession management plan and establishing a clear structure for administration of duties.

In his new role as senior advisor and member of the President's Council of Economic Advisors, Prof. Kisiang’ani indicated that he will continue to support the Department in the delivery of services.

In attendance were CEOs and Heads of Departments.