Edward Kisiang’ani
Edward Kisiang’ani is the Principal Secretary of the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications in Kenya. In recent news, he emphasized the importance of creating a safe online environment during the Safer Internet Day forum, highlighting how digital safety is essential for the growth of the digital economy and the empowerment of users, particularly children.
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Edward Kisiang’ani is one of the advisers involved in the court case.
Katiba Institute wants proof former Ruto advisers' salaries stopped
Kenya· 2026-02-05
Prof Edward Kisiang’ani is a prominent voice within the Kenya Kwanza administration and one of President Ruto’s advisers.
Ruto turns on the charm to woo Luhya nationKenya· 2025-07-21
Edward Kisiang’ani is the then Broadcasting Principal Secretary who cancelled Standard Group’s media contract.
Government moves to silence Standard Group in licence rowKenya· 2025-04-14
Isaboke distanced himself from his predecessor, Edward Kisiang’ani, saying he would not use his position to suppress the media.
I will uphold media freedom, Broadcasting PS nominee Isaboke saysKenya· 2025-04-04
Edward Kisiang'ani issued a directive to restrict public sector advertising to the State-owned Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.
State directive on advertising was meant to cripple independent mediaKenya· 2025-03-26
Kisiang’ani is a man of letters who knows everything about man, civilization, and conquest.
Kisiang'ani's woes in the city amid sweet village chroniclesKenya· 2025-03-23
Former ICT Principal Secretary Edward Kisiang’ani was sacked and reappointed as a member of Ruto’s council of economic advisors.
Hire fire and recycle: Ruto's 'constant change strategy' for political survivalKenya· 2025-03-23
Edward Kisiang’ani, the professor of history, would be a good judge of what Kenyan media house serves the best tea.
Kisiang'ani's tea with media comes to the end with a bitter aftertasteKenya· 2025-03-23Edward Kisiang'ani was removed from his position as Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications after a court ruling quashed his memo regarding government advertisements.
Gone with the wind: Kisiang'ani powerless after reassignment, court verdictKenya· 2025-03-21
Edward Kisiang'ani was removed from his position as Principal Secretary for monopolising government advertisement.
Condemned Tyrant: Court quashes Kisiang'ani's directive on State advertsKenya· 2025-03-21Edward Kisiang'ani was removed from his position as Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications after the High Court quashed his directive on government advertisements.
Court quashes Kisiang'ani's directive on State advertsKenya· 2025-03-20Former ICT Principal Secretary Edward Kisiang’ani, infamous for repeated attempts at curtailing media freedoms, was sacked and reappointed as a member of President William Ruto’s council of economic advisors.
Raila allies gain ground in new PS reshuffleKenya· 2025-03-20
Edward Kisiang'ani has been appointed senior advisor and member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors.
Belio Kipsang moved from Education as Ruto appoints new PSsKenya· 2025-03-20
Edward Kisiang'ani has been dropped as the Information Communication and Technology Principal Secretary in new government changes announced on Thursday.
Kisiang'ani axed as ICT PS in new govt changesKenya· 2025-03-20Edward Kisiang'ani is the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications who has been called out for monopolising government advertisements.
High Court calls out Broadcasting PS for monopolising govt advertsKenya· 2025-03-20
Edward Kisiang'ani is the Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications who has been criticized for his actions against press freedom.
Kisiang'ani takes dark turn from media champion to its oppressorKenya· 2025-03-18
Edward Kisiang’ani is the Broadcasting Principal Secretary who canceled Standard Group’s media contract.
Editors condemn withdrawal of adverts from Standard GroupKenya· 2025-03-18
Edward Kisiang’ani is the Broadcasting Principal Secretary who canceled Standard Group’s media contract.
Editors' Guild condemns government's withdrawal of advertising from Standard GroupKenya· 2025-03-18
Edward Kisiang'ani cancelled Standard Group’s media contract with the Ministry of Irrigation due to its critical coverage.
Kisiang'ani cancels Standard Group deal over critical coverageKenya· 2025-03-17
Edward Kisiang'ani issued the directive to engage other media groups for the campaign.
State cancels adverts to Standard Media as court set to rule on ad monopoly caseKenya· 2025-03-17Edward Kisiang’ani said a safe online space is critical in building a digital economy.
Internet usage on the up amid safety concernsKenya· 2025-03-14