Mombasa — Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, has pledged that all government offices across Kenya will soon be equipped with fast, stable internet.
The announcement came during his working visit to Sauti House in Mombasa on Tuesday, part of a wider tour of public facilities. Kabogo said the move is aimed at improving how government services are delivered to the public.
“It’s no longer optional. Every public office must have reliable internet,” he said, speaking to staff during his coastal stop. “This will help us serve Kenyans faster, better, and more transparently.”
Digital Push Meets National Broadcasters
The Cabinet Secretary also used the visit to outline plans for a deep overhaul of two of the country’s key public media institutions the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) and the Kenya News Agency (KNA).
While promising reform, he was blunt about the state of affairs. “I’m the guy who will make KBC an international broadcasting station,” he said. “But we must clean up first. No new money goes in until we do that.”
Kabogo said a full audit of KBC’s nationwide operations would be carried out to guide the reforms. “We need to know where things stand before we make it a leading broadcaster. That will be done,” he assured.
The government also plans to increase funding for KNA to help it fulfil its public information role. A proposal is also on the table to merge KNA with the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board an effort Kabogo says would strengthen government storytelling and outreach.
Paperless Ministries and Digital Health
The wider aim, according to Kabogo, is to move all government operations toward a paperless model a shift he believes will curb corruption and cut bureaucratic delays. “Digital records are harder to hide,” he said. “This is about improving transparency and efficiency.”
He also inspected internet connectivity at the KBC and KNA regional offices in the Coast Region and reported satisfactory performance. “The teams briefed me on what needs to be improved. But the internet is stable, and that’s key for smooth operations,” he said.
On healthcare, Kabogo expressed support for the Taifa Care programme, run under the Social Health Authority. While acknowledging the system is not perfect, he said it is making a difference.
“It may not be perfect, but it is working,” he told journalists, citing patient feedback from the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital.
Ground-Level Check-Ins
Kabogo’s tour is part of a broader government initiative to assess how public offices are adapting to Kenya’s digital agenda. In each stop, he is meeting with staff and examining infrastructure to identify gaps.
The Cabinet Secretary’s no-nonsense approach, particularly on the future of state media, signals a shift from promises to performance. But whether these bold plans translate into lasting change remains to be seen.
As the government presses ahead with its digital push, many will be watching closely not just for faster internet, but for whether it delivers real improvements in how Kenyans access information and services.
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