{"id":7085,"date":"2025-08-18T11:05:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/?p=7085"},"modified":"2025-08-18T11:05:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:05:50","slug":"tespok-side-event-at-the-devolution-conference-2025-event-brief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/?p=7085","title":{"rendered":"TESPOK Side Event at the Devolution Conference 2025 \u2013 Event Brief"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On 14th August 2025<\/strong>, TESPOK hosted a side event at the Devolution Conference 2025<\/strong> in Homabay County under the theme:
\u201cLeveraging ICT Infrastructure for Inclusive, Smart and Equitable Counties.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The session brought together county leaders, policymakers, regulators, technology providers, and development partners. Notable participants included representatives from the Communications Authority of Kenya<\/strong>, as well as the TESPOK Chairman, Mr. James Turuthi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Notable speakers included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Mr. Stephen Isaboke, EBS<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Principal Secretary, Broadcasting and Telecommunications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mr. Michael Loikenu Lenasalon<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Principal Secretary, Devolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Our engaging panel featured:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Daisy Ogola<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Safaricom PLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ken Murage<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Wananchi Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • John Omagwa<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Mawingu<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lawrence Ochieng<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Soliton Telmec<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Jackline<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Kiambu County<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Representatives from the Communications Authority of Kenya<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      The panel discussions centered on how infrastructure owners can operate efficiently, reduce operational costs, and create sustainable connectivity solutions for all counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Key takeaways focused on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Expanding broadband connectivity to underserved regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Strengthening public\u2013private partnerships<\/strong>\u00a0in ICT investment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Promoting digital inclusion<\/strong>\u00a0and bridging connectivity gaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Leveraging data-driven governance<\/strong>\u00a0to enhance accountability and efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        The event emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in building resilient digital ecosystems that enable inclusive, smart, and equitable counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        TESPOK extends its gratitude to all delegates, speakers, and partners who contributed to making the session a success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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