Kenya Rallies Global Support for ITU Council Re-election in Doha
Kenya has stepped up its campaign for re-election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for the 2027–2030 term, with high-level diplomatic engagements at the ongoing ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, Qatar.
Led by the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Mr. William Kabogo, who is heading the Kenyan delegation, the country is seeking the support of ITU Member States to retain its seat under Region D, representing Africa.
As part of its campaign, Kenya hosted a luncheon reception bringing together ministers, heads of delegation, diplomats and other delegates attending the conference. The reception provided an opportunity to engage representatives of other countries, strengthen partnerships and rally support for Kenya’s candidature.
ITU Secretary-General Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin attended the reception, alongside members of the Kenyan delegation, including Kenya’s Ambassador to Qatar, the Communications Authority of Kenya Board Chairman and the Authority’s Director General.
The engagements offered Kenya a platform to showcase its progress in connectivity and digital transformation, while reaffirming its commitment to working with other Member States to connect underserved communities and expand access to digital opportunities.
Re-election would enable Kenya to continue contributing to the Union’s governance and strategic direction, while advancing Africa’s priorities in the global telecommunications agenda. The 48-member Council serves as the ITU’s governing body between Plenipotentiary Conferences, considering broad telecommunications policy issues and overseeing the Union’s response to a changing technological environment.
The Plenipotentiary Conference, taking place from 9 to 27 November 2026, is the ITU’s highest policy-making body. It determines the organisation’s overall direction, approves its strategic and financial plans, and elects its senior leadership, Council members and Radio Regulations Board.
Through its campaign in Doha, Kenya is making the case for continued service on the Council and reaffirming its commitment to international cooperation in building an inclusive and connected digital future.