ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to expanding universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity during the High-Level Segment of the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Addressing the Congress on Monday, Kabogo outlined the country’s progress in accelerating digital inclusion, noting that Kenya’s digital transformation agenda is already delivering measurable impact.
He revealed that nearly 800,000 people in underserved regions have been connected through expanded mobile network coverage, while more than $300 million from the Universal Service Fund (USF) has been invested to extend broadband services to 2.7 million unconnected citizens, enhance fibre infrastructure, connect government institutions, and support digital learning in schools.
Kabogo further highlighted the impact of Kenya’s digital public platforms, including E-Citizen and the national E-Procurement system, saying they have improved transparency and service delivery across government.
The CS also pointed to ongoing efforts to promote digital inclusion, citing assistive technologies for learners with print disabilities and nationwide digital skills training programs rolled out across 1,450 youth hubs.
Kabogo emphasized Kenya’s leadership in Africa’s digital development, noting that the country hosts one of the ITU’s Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centres—positioning Nairobi as a hub for emerging technology and startup growth.
He added that projects such as the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems initiative continue to enhance regional collaboration in the digital sector.
He said Kenya’s long-term ambitions are anchored in key policy frameworks, including the National Digital Masterplan 2022–2032, the National AI Strategy, and ongoing 5G deployment, which he described as essential pillars for building a future-ready digital economy.
