By John Emeripus
Machakos County, October 29, 2025 .
The National Government through the ministry of Information Communication and Digital Economy is coming up with a comprehensive National Communication Policy to strength communication standards across the public sector. Today workshop held at Machakos County, drew government officials, communication experts from Public Universities, and stakeholders from various sectors.
Key highlights in the Draft Policy include Digital Communication platforms and Institutional Messaging, Governance and Accountability in Institutional Communication, Mapping Institutional communication structures, Integration of Communication policy into Institutional Planning, Policies alignment and Emerging Media Trends and Legal Frameworks.
The workshop underscored the government's commitment to fostering transparent, consistent, and effective communication channels within public Institutions. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the lead Expert Nasongo Simiyu emphasized the importance of unified communication strategies in enhancing public trust and service delivery.
“The National Communication Policy is designed to streamline how public Institutions communicate with the public and each other. Adopting this policy will ensure clarity, accountability, and efficiency across all our institutions,” he stated.
Throughout the day, participants engaged in practical sessions on integrating digital communication tools, managing public relations, and safeguarding information integrity. Experts highlighted best practices and shared success stories from institutions that have working Communication Policies like the Kenya Forest Service ( KFS), Muranga Technical Training Institute among others.
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