The 2nd Edition of the Digital Transformation Public Sector (DTPS) Forum and Awards Kicks Off in Mombasa

The second edition of the Digital Transformation Public Sector (DTPS) Forum and Awards has kicked off in Mombasa bringing together over 2OO delegates.
DTPS is an initiative by the Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy in partnership with Greydale Africa that brings together Principal Secretaries, Chairpersons, CEOs and Heads of ICT in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to promote the government’s digital transformation journey.
The two day Forum was officially launched by ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng.John Tanui and His Correctional Services Counterpart Dr. Salome Wairimu Muhia.
In his keynote address, PS Tanui reiterated the government's commitment to fostering  digital transformation through enhancing fibre optic connectivity, the connection of free public WiFi and installation of digital hubs noting the the government has installed over 7 under sea fibre optic cables.
The PS further lauded the crucial role played by the private sector in driving  the country's digital journey noting that the private sector has committed to installing 42, 00O kilometres of fibre in the country.
DTPS aims to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration amongst public sector entities.This year's theme is "Driving Efficiency through cross government Digital Collaboration"
The awards recognize public sector organizations that have consistently leveraged technology to improve their effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, and service delivery to citizens.
In attendance were Greydale Africa Managing Director Lavinia Muthoni; Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Immaculate Kassait; Secretary of Administration Esther Maina; ICT E-government and Digital Economy Secretary Mary Kerema.
Also in attendance were Computer Revolution Africa Group CEO Simon Kinuthia; East Africa Intel Corporation Country Manager Susan Mbogo; among other representatives from the public and private sector.
The Forum and Awards have been sponsored by the Amazon Web Services, CRA Group,  Intel Company, Dell Technologies, Cloudplexo and Mitsuimi Distribution company.