David Mugonyi appointed as new Director General of Communication Authority of Kenya

David Mugonyi, the head of the Presidential Communication Service (PCS), has been appointed as the new Director General of the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK), replacing Ezra Chiloba who resigned last month.

Mugonyi, who has been serving as the chief spokesperson and communication secretary in the Office of the President since 2013, will take over the helm of the regulatory body that oversees the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal sectors in the country.

The appointment was announced by President William Ruto on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, through a gazette notice. The president praised Mugonyi for his professionalism and competence in handling the communication affairs of the state.

"Mr. Mugonyi has demonstrated exemplary leadership and skills in the management of the Presidential Communication Service, and I have no doubt that he will steer the Communication Authority of Kenya to greater heights of excellence and innovation," President Ruto said.

Mugonyi thanked the president for the trust and confidence bestowed upon him, and vowed to work diligently to fulfill the mandate of the CAK.

"I am humbled and honored by this appointment, and I pledge to serve the people of Kenya with integrity and dedication. I look forward to working with the CAK board, staff and stakeholders to ensure that we deliver quality and affordable communication services to all Kenyans," Mugonyi said.

Mugonyi holds a Diploma in Mass Communication and a Degree in Education from the University of Nairobi, and a Master's in International Journalism from City University in the United Kingdom. He has over 20 years of experience in the media and communication industry, having worked as the head of the parliamentary press unit before joining the Office of the Deputy President in 2013.

He will be deputized by former Citizen TV anchor, Hussein Mohamed, who was appointed as the State House spokesperson in October 2022. Mohamed, who is also a deputy head of the PCS, is a seasoned journalist and broadcaster who has won several awards for his interviews and reports.

The CAK is a statutory body established under the Kenya Information and Communications Act of 1998, with the responsibility of facilitating the development of the information and communications sectors in the country. The CAK also enforces compliance with the law and regulations, and protects the interests of consumers and service providers.