Koskei orders one-voice government messaging to crush misinformation
The government has ordered all ministries, State departments, agencies and State corporations to adopt a unified communication strategy in a fresh push to improve public information, strengthen citizen engagement and combat misinformation. In a circular dated August 17, 2026, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei directed Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, chief [...]…
The Kenyan government has issued a directive for all ministries, state departments, agencies, and corporations to adopt a unified communication strategy in a bid to improve public information, enhance citizen engagement, and combat misinformation. Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei emphasized the importance of a coordinated communication framework in ensuring citizens understand government priorities and protecting institutions from misinformation.
The Government Strategic Communication Policy 2025 outlines the framework for this coordinated, proactive, and responsive public communication system, with the objective of harmonising communication across government, enhancing transparency, and building an information ecosystem that incorporates traditional and digital channels.
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