NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto has removed Edward Kisiang’ani from his position as Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, reassigning him to a newly created advisory role in the Council of Economic Advisers at State House.
In a reshuffle affecting various state departments and foreign missions, Ruto nominated Stephen Isaboke to take over Kisiang’ani’s former role at the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy.
A statement from Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the changes were made to align the administration with emerging economic opportunities and tackle challenges affecting Kenya’s social and economic landscape.
“Collectively, the changes seek to further accelerate the implementation of the administration’s seminal socio-economic blue-print, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA),” Koskei said.
Kisiang’ani’s exit from the ICT ministry marks a notable shift in Ruto’s government, coming at a time when the ministry has been pushing for digital transformation, broadcasting reforms, and e-commerce regulations.
While the exact reasons behind Kisiang’ani’s reassignment remain unclear, the move suggests a strategic realignment within Ruto’s administration, possibly to inject fresh leadership into the ICT docket as the government accelerates its digital agenda.
The reshuffle saw the nomination of 14 new Principal Secretaries and the reassignment of six others, all approved by the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Kisiang’ani, known for his outspoken nature and deep academic background, now transitions into an advisory role at State House, where he will work alongside other presidential advisers such as Moses Kuria.
A long-serving political analyst, researcher, and media commentator, Kisiang’ani previously lectured at Kenyatta University for 33 years, where he also chaired the History, Archaeology, and Political Studies Department.
He holds a PhD and Master’s degrees in Political History and Economy from Kenyatta University, as well as a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Nairobi.
At State House, Kisiang’ani is expected to leverage his expertise in governance and political strategy to advise Ruto on economic affairs.
His role will likely involve policy analysis, research, and strategic planning, working closely with other economic advisers to shape Kenya’s fiscal and development policies.
