By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Kenya has stepped up its
campaign for election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Council for the 2027–2030 term, hosting a lunch reception for delegates
attending the ongoing ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar.
The reception brought
together Heads of Delegation, ministers and delegates from across the ITU
membership, providing Kenya with an opportunity to present its work in
connectivity and digital transformation while seeking support for its
candidature to the ITU Council in Region D.
In a statement shared by the
Communications Authority of Kenya, the country said the engagement was aimed at
strengthening cooperation with other ITU member states ahead of the Council
elections.
The authority expressed
appreciation to the delegates who attended the reception, noting that the
gathering provided an opportunity to share Kenya's progress in expanding
connectivity and advancing digital transformation.
“Kenya has been a Member of
the Union since 1964. We will continue to work with all Member States to
connect the unconnected,” the statement said.
Kenya's bid for a seat on
the ITU Council forms part of its broader engagement in the global
telecommunications body, which plays a central role in shaping international
ICT policies, coordinating the use of radio-frequency spectrum and promoting
global connectivity.
The ITU Plenipotentiary
Conference is the organisation's highest decision-making forum, where member
states elect its leadership and determine its strategic priorities for the
coming years.
