In a world where access to justice is often perceived as a privilege rather than a fundamental right, the move to decentralise Judiciary services closer to the people is laudable.
Since 2022, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy led by Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, has launched free public Wi-Fi spots across the country.
Kenya has taken a key step in developing a policy that identifies, assesses and certifies the knowledge, skills and competencies of individuals acquired outside the traditional educational settings.
The government offers hundreds of services that the public needs, from issuance of ID cards to birth certificates and police abstracts. Not long ago, accessing some of these services was not only time consuming, but also frustrating.
The Kakamega International Investment Conference (KAIICO), seeks to attract local and foreign investors as the county looks to create job opportunities and accelerate economic growth.
The country has witnessed rapid technological advancement in the past years, and at the centre of it all is Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Here is the Ministry’s five year plan.
The government is optimistic that the push to use digital technology to create jobs, enhance delivery of services and collect revenue will enable the country fast-track economic growth.
