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New Rules Require Government Agencies to Give Kenyans Timely Information

The government has published a new National Communication Policy that directs how ministries, departments, and state agencies should communicate with Kenyans. The framework focuses on timely, accurate, consistent, and accessible government information while creating common standards for official communication across public institutions.

New Rules Require Government Agencies to Give Kenyans Timely Information

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The government has published a new National Communication Policy that directs how ministries, departments, and state agencies should communicate with Kenyans.

The framework focuses on timely, accurate, consistent, and accessible government information while creating common standards for official communication across public institutions.

The policy was published through Gazette Notices dated Friday, August 28, 2026.

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The government has published a new National Communication Policy that directs how ministries, departments, and state agencies should communicate with Kenyans. The framework focuses on timely, accurate, consistent, and accessible government information while creating common standards for official communication across public institutions. The policy was published through Gazette Notices dated Friday, August 28, 2026.

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  • It establishes a framework to guide government communication across ministries, departments, and agencies.

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Government Agencies to Coordinate Official Communication Under the new National Communication Policy, government communication will be coordinated across ministries, departments, and agencies to eliminate conflicting official narratives, combat misinformation, and restore public trust.

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