Kenya's Communication Breakdown: A Top-Down Approach?

Kenya's Communication Challenges: A Top-Down Approach? Nairobi, Kenya – May 19, 2025 – Charles Owino, Chairman of the National Communications Centre, recently highlighted the challenges of communication within Kenya's governmental structure. In an interview with Spice FM, Owino described a predominantly top-down approach, noting a lack of substantial feedback from citizens. He illustrated this by citing the Finance Bill and the university funding model as examples where public sentiment and input seemed minimal. "As an advisory centre," Owino stated, "when government is coming up with policies, they look at the implications of the advice we are giving them and they will make a decision of what should be done." Owino's comments underscore the need for improved channels of communication and greater citizen engagement in policy-making processes. His observations suggest a need for more effective mechanisms for incorporating public feedback into the development of national policies, ensuring that the needs and concerns of all citizens are addressed.