Kenya Re-elected to Universal Postal Union’s Postal Operations Council for Four-Year Term

Kenya has been re-elected for a four-year term to the Postal Operations Council (POC) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU ), the UN agency for postal services. The re-election at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, allows Kenya to retain its position in the 48-member POC, the UPU’s key technical and operational decision-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 services, e-commerce support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and enhancing cybersecurity and clean energy adoption within the postal value chain.