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Kenya Aims for Digital Transformation: 80% of Public Services to Go Online
Kenya Aims for Digital Transformation: 80% of Public Services to Go Online
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This ambitious plan, announced by Information, Communications, Technology (ICT), E-Government, and Digital Economy Secretary Mary Kerema, builds on Kenya's... 08.07.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The Kenyan government is on a mission to digitize its public services, aiming to make 80% of them available online through the eCitizen platform.The initiative emphasizes collaboration between the government and private sector, aiming to enhance digital awareness and online safety for citizens.This partnership was discussed at the International Conference on Convergence and Smart Systems, organized by Pioneer International University (PIU).Kerema highlighted Kenya's ambition to become a leader in manufacturing through ICT integration, and the government is actively working on frameworks to protect citizens from cyberattacks.PIU Vice Chancellor Professor Gideon Maina stressed the importance of government-private sector collaboration, recognizing the private sector as the driving force behind innovation. He also cautioned about the potential for misuse of ICT skills, emphasizing the need for ethical use of technology.
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Kenya Aims for Digital Transformation: 80% of Public Services to Go Online
14:22 08.07.2024 (Updated: 17:50 08.07.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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This ambitious plan, announced by Information, Communications, Technology (ICT), E-Government, and Digital Economy Secretary Mary Kerema, builds on Kenya's current digital infrastructure, which already boasts 17,000 online services.
The Kenyan government is on a mission to digitize its
public services, aiming to make 80% of them available online through the eCitizen platform.
The initiative emphasizes collaboration between the government and private sector, aiming to enhance digital awareness and online safety for citizens.
This partnership was discussed at the International Conference on Convergence and Smart Systems, organized by Pioneer International University (PIU).
Kerema highlighted Kenya's ambition to become a leader in manufacturing through ICT
integration, and the government is actively working on frameworks to protect citizens from cyberattacks.
PIU Vice Chancellor Professor Gideon Maina stressed the importance of government-private sector collaboration, recognizing the private sector as the driving force behind innovation. He also cautioned about the potential for misuse of ICT skills, emphasizing the need for ethical use of technology.
