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9/22/25, 1:55 PM Kenya Re-elected to Universal Postal Union’s Postal Operations Council for Four-Year Term - TechAfrica News
making body responsible for setting global postal standards. Other African member states

elected to the POC include Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tanzania, Tunisia, Seychelles,

Senegal, Guinea, Cape Verde, and Botswana, reflecting a broad geographic

representation.

The Congress also saw incumbent Director General Masahiko Metoki of Japan confirmed

unopposed for a second term, with Marjan Osvald of Slovenia re-elected Deputy Director

General. ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo alongside Mr.

Stephen Isaboke, the Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, led

Kenya’s quest for re-election, pitching for Kenya’s leadership credentials in the UPU for the

last 61 years, asserting the Kenya remains a safe pair of hands for elevating the UPU to

greater heights of prosperity.

‘‘Another chance for Kenya at the POC means a trusted pair of hands, stability and a

profound responsibility, to continue serving the global postal community with resolve,

and an unwavering commitment to transformative progress. Kenya stands ready to

offer the much-needed leadership that will ensure the post remains relevant, resilient,

and agile for generations to come.’’

– William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy,

Kenya

Kenya’s renewed mandate in the POC positions it to continue shaping postal innovation,

standards, and policy for the next four years, reinforcing its legacy of active international

engagement. The event also witnessed elections to the 41-member Council of

Administration, which is the policy organ that oversees the work of the UPU between the

Congresses.

The UPU Congress ended with the adoption of the Dubai Postal Strategy, that will guide

the Universal Postal Union’s work for the next four years. The new strategy focuses on

improvement of postal service quality, promoting inclusivity and sustainability, and

accelerating digital transformation within the global postal network, expanding financial

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