Directorate of Public Communications

Let's understand NYOTA( National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement)

Today, we joined National leaders, County leaders and community of Taita Taveta County at Rekeke Primary School, Mata Ward, to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Ge***al Mutulation(FGM).

The event highlighted key facts and emerging concerns surrounding FGM. FGM prevalence in Taita Taveta County stands at 17 percent, above the national average of 15 percent, underscoring the need for intensified interventions. The practice continues to expose girls to serious health complications, psychological trauma, school dropout, and long-term social and economic consequences.

The Government of Kenya reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the elimination of FGM through strengthened legal frameworks, policy implementation, community sensitization, education, and investment in protection systems, in line with the 2026 global theme, “Accelerating Investment to End Female Ge***al Mutilation.”

The Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage Hon.Hanna Wendot Cheptumo called upon community leaders, parents, religious institutions, educators, and all stakeholders to champion behavioural change, support alternative rites of passage, and safeguard the rights, dignity, and future of every girl.

Youth Presidency Director Strengthens Ties with Public Communications Secretary

Angela Mulinge, Director of the Youth Presidency, held a productive courtesy call with Patricia Ondeng', Secretary of Public Communications, at Post Bank House on January 7, 2026. The meeting centered on synergizing communication strategies targeting youth engagement.

Ondeng stressed the importance of tailored messaging to effectively reach and resonate with young audiences, driving meaningful progress. The collaboration seeks to bolster inter-agency relations, aligning with the government's BETA pillars.

Directorate of Public Communications ..wishes retired Director Public Communication, MS Monica Omoro, Happy Birthday set to be marked today , 30th, December, 2025 as she turns 60 years old.

Ms Omoro, retired from.the Government on 29th, December this year after 40 years of sterling service in various sector’s

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔

The Government of Kenya marks the retirement of Ms. Monicah Adhiambo Omoro, Director, Public Communication, Directorate of Public Communications, on 29th December 2025, after 40 years of distinguished service in the Civil Service.

Ms. Omoro began her public service career at 19 years of age, graduating with a Diploma in Journalism from the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) in 1987, and subsequently serving as a News Reporter for Kenya News Agency - KNA , Mariakani, Mombasa and Killifi Counties for 18 years before working as the incharge, Public Communication, Relations or Press Departments for the remaining 22 years for across various Ministries, Departments and Agencies including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Trade, The then Ministry of National Heritage & Culture, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife,Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection, Ministry of Planning - Uwezo Oversight Funds, Kenya News Agency , Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS), and the Multi-Agency Command Centre on COVID-19.Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, State Department for Correctional Services, Ministry of Information Communication and The Digital Affairs , Ministry of Sports, Youth Affairs & Creative Affairs among others.

She was recalled late last year to head Directorate of Public Communications , being the only substantive Director of Public Communication as per the scheme of service at Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy KE , State Department for Broadcasting & Telecommunications, which is still the case todate.

However, this Directorate has a Substantive, Secretary Public Communication who is incharge of it.

The government is in the process of recruiting 25 Directors of Public Communications within the planned recruitment of 414 Technical Information & Public Communication through Public Service Commission of Kenya in early 2026.

During her tenure, Ms. Omoro contributed significantly to enhancing the Government’s corporate image, visibility, identity, and reputation.

She played a key role in landmark legislations and policies such as the Heroes & Heroines Act (2014), Water Act (2016), National Water Policy, Data Protection Act (2019), Water Sector Reform Communication Policy, and the Government Communication Strategy (2024–2027), Draft National Communication Policy which is at the tail end of its finalization.

As Director, Directorate of Public Communications (2024–2025), Ms. Omoro provided strategic leadership to over 160 Public Communication Officers and 215 Public Communication Assistants, spearheading reforms aimed at addressing job stagnation and enhancing government visibility ( ).

She particularly, spearheaded the waiving of the requirements that for you to be a Director Public Communication , you must be a Deputy Director Public Communication for three years....and now requirement is that you must be An Assistant Director, Public Communication/ Information.

This will paved way for these Technical Officers who have stagnated professionally for many years, to be successful considered , for the 25 Director Positions set to be soon advertised.

Again, due to efforts spearheaded by SDBT..a circular from The National Treasury and Economic Planning guided all Principal Secretaries/ Accounting Officers in MDAs to enhance the Communication Budgetary lines with resources to ensure the Government's Corporate Image, Identity, Visibility and Reputation is enhanced for improved Services to the Public.

These two processes of Promotion of Technical Staff & Budgetary allocations for PCO..we're spearheaded by PS Steve Isaboke EBS , Broadcasting & Telecommunications and former PS BT now Advisor to the President Prof Edward Waswa Kisiang’ani, HRMAC Members and other Senior Officials from SDBT.

Ms Omoro was at the heart of these two processes

A holder of a Master’s Degree in Communication Studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication & Media Studies from the University of Nairobi, Ms. Omoro leaves a lasting legacy of professionalism, integrity, and excellence in public service.

As she retires on 29th, December, 2025, she transitions into a new chapter as an Individual Communication Specialist, offering her expertise in designing, implimenting , monitoring , evaluating and reviewing communication strategy, training, service charters, Media Coverage , website development, and programme implementation to institutions and stakeholders.among offering key Communication Support.

She also served as Alternate Director for the Principal Secretary, SDBT at Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board more recently and previously Kenya Broadcasting Corporation .

The Directorate of Public Communications honours Ms. Monicah Adhiambo Omoro, MPRSK for her remarkable career and wishes her God’s continued favour, good health, and success in her next season of service.

𝑻𝒐 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 40 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆.

John Kipchumba Tanui
Hon. William Kabogo Gitau
Public Relations Society of Kenya - PRSK
County Assembly of Kisumu
Ministry Of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Merry Christmas.

Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy KE
Kenya News Agency - KNA
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Government Advertising Agency
Steve Isaboke EBS

𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

As we mark the Christmas season, the Directorate of Public Communications conveys its warmest compliments to our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.

May this festive season bring peace, joy, and renewed hope to you and your loved ones as we reflect on the year and look forward to continued service and collaboration in the year ahead.

𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬.

𝑫𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒐𝒇 𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒚𝒂
Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy KE
Directorate of Public Communications
Steve Isaboke EBS
John Kipchumba Tanui
Hon. William Kabogo Gitau

𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭!
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) invites suitable candidates to fill the vacant positions.


Details of the job descriptions and requirements are provided on the Authority’s website: www.kerra.go.ke
All applications should be submitted ONLINE to: [email protected] , Application Deadline: January 13, 2026