Ministry Submits Proposals at National Addressing Bill, 2025 Stakeholder Meeting

The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy today reaffirmed its support for the establishment of a National Addressing System for Kenya during stakeholder consultations on the proposed National Addressing Bill, 2025.

The consultations were held before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation and brought together Members of Parliament, representatives from the Ministry and its agencies, as well as other stakeholders to deliberate on the proposed legislation.

The session was chaired by Dagoretti South MP Hon. John KJ Kiarie and attended by Committee members Hon. Machua Waithaka (Kiambu), who sponsored of the Bill, Hon. Bernard Kitur (Nandi Hills), Hon. Kakuta Maimai (Kajiado East), Hon. Mohamed Tubi (Isiolo South), Homa Bay County Woman Representative Hon. Joyce Atieno Bensuda; Hon. Erastus Nzioka Kivasu (Mbooni), and Isiolo County Woman Representative, Hon. Mumina Bonaya.

During the submission, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr Stephen Isaboke, EBS, underscored the importance of establishing a National Addressing System as a critical enabler of efficient service delivery, digital transformation, national security and socio-economic development.

The PS presented proposals to strengthen the legislative framework, noting the need for clear institutional roles and alignment with international best practices to ensure an efficient, sustainable, and future-ready framework.

PS Isaboke also commended the Committee for providing stakeholders with an opportunity to contribute to the legislative process and expressed confidence that continued engagement would help establish a robust, coordinated and future-ready National Addressing System for Kenya.