Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS), William Kabogo, has re-affirmed government’s commitment to ensuring high-speed internet connectivity across all public institutions.
Speaking during a familiarization tour of government offices at Sauti House in Mombasa, the CS announced that all government facilities will soon have reliable and stable internet connections to enhance service delivery.
He also confirmed that the Taifa Care programme, managed by the Social Health Authority, is functioning effectively.
“It may not be perfect, but it is working,” the CS stated, expressing satisfaction with testimonials from patients at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital.
To curb corruption and improve efficiency, CS Kabogo said that all government ministries will soon transition to paperless operations.
He also pledged to revitalize the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), aiming to transform it into a competitive, profit-generating broadcaster, in response to rapid technological advancements.
Admitting that the State Broadcaster is currently in a “critical condition,” he emphasised that no funds would be injected, until a thorough clean-up has been conducted.
“I am the guy who will make KBC an international broadcasting station. I’m telling you, it’s going to be possible, but we must clean-up first,” he declared.
The CS instructed the KBC Coast Region Controller of Programmes, to formally request a videographer to help process a backlog of over 100 songs at Studio Mashinani.
“I want to know the status of KBC operations countrywide, so that we can take the necessary steps to make it a leading broadcasting station. That will be done,” he assured.
The CS pledged to ensure that the Kenya News Agency receives adequate funding to carry out its mandate effectively. The CS further disclosed that there are suggestions to merge the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) with KNA to enhance the dissemination of government development stories.
By Sadik Hassan
