need to develop adequate capacity within Government to implement eGovernment and realise the benefits of e-service delivery.
2.9 ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
The main challenge affecting the application of e-commerce in Kenya is the
inadequate policy, legal and regulatory framework. There is need, therefore,
for a conducive policy framework and adequate legislation to support ecommerce.
2.10 CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
The main challenge is the underdevelopment of local content. ICT is a
conveyor of information, providing opportunities for local people to interact
with each other expressing their own ideas, knowledge, heritage and culture
in their own languages. Improving local content will entail:
a)
Developing content in local languages;
b)
Rallying all stakeholders and development partners’ support in
creating local content; and
c)
Identifying, selecting and capturing information and knowledge
available in various formats.
2.11 ELECTRONIC SECURITY
The challenge is for the country to establish an adequate legal framework and
capacity to deal with national security, network security, cyber-crime and
terrorism; and to establish mechanisms for international cooperation to
combat cross-border crimes. An e-security structure will be developed in
collaboration with the relevant institutions.
2.12 ICT LEADERSHIP
There is need for sustained high level ICT leadership and championship at
national level to provide oversight, inspiration and political goodwill.
Effective leadership should facilitate the mobilization of resources needed to
develop an ICT environment that is conducive to investments in the country.
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