As we reach the crescendo in the election cycle to usher in a new government, the 2017-2022 regime is winding up its work.
One important document that has been launched is The Kenya National Digital Master Plan 2022-2032. This is a progression of the 2014-2017 document.
This Master Plan has four pillars that are responsible for the provision of digital services to citizens, businesses and other stakeholders:
a. Digital Infrastructure: For equitable access to national service through a pervasive and ubiquitous national ICT infrastructure;
b. Digital Government Service, Product and Data Management: For provision of e-Government information and services for improved productivity, efficiency, effectiveness and governance in all sectors. It also considers technology related products and services.
c. Digital Skills: For the development of a digitally skilled workforce and citizenry that is grounded on ethical practices and social cultural values to implement and operationalize this master plan; and
d. Digital Innovation, Enterprise and Digital Business:
For enhancing the innovation value chain in order to turn innovative ideas into sustainable businesses and operating models. The pillar also aims to migrate businesses onto the digital platform.