Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the African Preparatory Process for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27).
PS Isaboke takes over from Kanono Ramashamole, Principal Secretary for ICT of the Kingdom of Lesotho, during the 2nd African Preparatory Meeting (APM27-2) currently underway in Nairobi.
Isaboke will serve as Chair throughout the WRC-27 study cycle, leading Africa’s strategic and technical coordination.
He will be expected to steer discussions, harmonize regional positions, and advocate for Africa’s interests in the global spectrum and satellite orbit negotiations.
“Today, we advance the progress initiated during APM27-1. We assess our gains, consolidate common positions, and chart a unified way forward—together,” said Isaboke.
The APM27-2 meeting targets to strengthen Africa’s position for WRC-27 by ensuring the continent is well-prepared to influence decisions that impact global spectrum and satellite orbit allocation, critical resources for broadcasting, telecommunications, and economic development.
Nairobi meeting will also reflect on Africa’s performance in WRC-23, identifying lessons learned and refining strategies for the upcoming conference.
The meeting will also help address spectrum issues, including efficient spectrum refarming, harmonization of mobile broadband bands, for 5G and future 6G, expansion of satellite broadband and broadcasting services and protection of critical services tied to national security and socio-economic resilience.
Spectrum is essential for cloud computing, AI, data sharing, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
It also enables fast, reliable connections that let devices, sensors, and systems send and receive data.
APM27-2 is a crucial platform for African nations to deliberate, align, and assert their collective voice in shaping the future of global radio communication.
