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Function of the Ministry

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Function of the Ministry

The function of the Ministry is executed by the two State Departments as outlined in the Executive order No.1/2022

  • ICT and Digital Economy
  • Broadcasting and Telecommunications


Policy Priorities

In fulfilling its core functions, and in light of prevailing environment, the Ministry has adopted the following policy priorities:

  • Implementation  of  service charter
  • Capacity building in the ICT sector
  • Modernization of equipment
  • Mainstreaming the HIV/AIDS, health and safety activities in the Ministry
  • Facilitation of the  Development of knowledge based information society
  • Continuous review of the legal framework
  • Promotion of  regional and international corporation in ICT issues
  • Creation of employment through outsourcing of ICT services
  • Periodically review and update National ICT policy to facilitate development of the ICT sector