The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) Nyeri Regional Office was officially inaugurated, alongside the launch of the ODPC Strategic Plan 2025-2029, at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) in Nyeri County
The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE) Hon. William Kabogo Gitau has officially opened the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) Nyeri Regional Office and launched the ODPC Strategic Plan 2025-2029 in Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) in Nyeri County.
The CS said that the Strategic Plan reflects the overall commitment of the government to promote data protection in the country.
He reiterated that the implementation of the five year Strategic Plan will significantly boost the country's position as an ICT hub and investment destination and enhance the data protection landscape.
He noted that this will reflect the government's commitment to safeguard the digital rights of the citizens and reinforce public trust in the digital economy.
CS Kabogo stated that MICDE is committed to ensuring that the requisite data protection laws, regulations and international conventions are developed and domesticated accordingly.
Further noting that MICDE supports the realisation of ODPC's mandate to regulate the processing of personal data and protect the privacy of individuals among other roles.
The CS also visited the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) office in Nyeri and was impressed by the excellent services offered by the dedicated staff.
He was accompanied by ODPC Data Commissioner Ms. Immaculate Kassait, Postmaster General and CEO of the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) Mr. John Tonui, ICT Secretary Security and Audit Control, Mr.Emmanuel Kimeu, ICTA Board Director Mr. Savio Wambugu.
Also in attendance were DeKUT Vice Chancellor Prof. Eng. Peter N. Muchiri, Nyeri County Commissioner Mr. Ronald Mwiwawi and other senior officials.