C.S William Kabogo Highlights Progress and Strategies for Government Service Digitization and Digital Inclusion
The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE) H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau has appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology to highlight the status of digitization of Government services for enhanced transparency, efficiency and accessibility in line with Kenya's Digital Transformation Agenda.
The CS pointed out the measures that MICDE through Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is taking to enhance network coverage and internet connectivity in underserved areas in Kenya through the Universal Service Fund (USF).
He reiterated that the Government is working with telecommunication companies to enhance network coverage countrywide to promote digital inclusion and ensure total digital transformation.
CS Kabogo outlined the standards used to assess the readiness of Government services for digitization and the criteria used to evaluate the success of the ongoing digitization of Government services.
Further, he added that the Government is aligning the public sector accordingly to ensure most activities are carried out digitally for seamless operations.
The CS pointed out that the Ministry is leveraging on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to bring in additional expertise, resources, and innovation that enhances the performance and sustainability of digital initiatives.
Notably, the Senate Committee led by the Chairperson Senator Hon. Allan Chesang pointed out the importance of fast-tracking the rollout of more projects in underserved areas and ensuring the progress is well communicated to the citizens.
In attendance were Principal Secretaries Eng. John Tanui (ICT and the Digital Economy) Mr. Stephen Isaboke (Broadcasting and Telecommunications), CA Director General Mr. David Mugonyi, Secretary ICT E-Government and Digital Economy Ms. Mary Kerema, Members of the Senate Standing Committee on ICT amongst other Government officials.