19.2 E-Government Applications:
In order to improve productivity & ensure all citizens participate effectively in the information society,
the government shall consider the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Automation of Government functions. – by undertaking Business Process re-engineering of
government departments in order to identify opportunities for automation (e-Health, eTransport, e-Agriculture, e-Lands, etc.);
ICT Integration into the economy - by promoting the use of ICTs across all public and private
sectors (within SMEs) in order to increase productivity and competitiveness of the overall
economy;
ICT integration in Education – by reviewing and ensuring that the basic & tertiary education
curriculum and teaching methods are geared for the knowledge economy (Digital Literacy
Program);
Digital Villages- by promoting the creation of information centres/digital villages (e.g. Huduma
centres) across all counties;
Providing affordable public internet access points (Wi-Fi) built around digital primary schools.
20 E-ENVIRONMENT
The Government will promote the use of environmentally-friendly IT products to address
environmental and cost issues. This will include developing regulations for recycling and disposal of
used ICT equipment.
Development of modern broadcasting facilities will be carried out sensitively to minimize their
environmental impact. As a prerequisite for grant or renewal of licenses, applicants must demonstrate
their readiness to minimize the effects of their broadcasting infrastructure on the environment. This
should include provision of appropriate recycling/disposal facilities for waste that may contain toxic
substances.
It is important that in development of ICT facilities, due regard is taken so as to minimize their
environmental impact. The Government will therefore ensure that ICT players and consumers
minimize the effect of infrastructure appliances, machines devices and tools.. To this end, the
Government will provide incentives for the adoption of best practices to encourage reduction of
carbon footprint, efficient energy management, e-waste recycling, water tower restoration,
afforestation and eco-rating of ICT products.
Government will enact laws on sectors of society to enforce environmentally friendly disposal of ICT
hardware products.
21 EQUITY PARTICIPATION
The Government will encourage Kenyans to participate in the sector through equity ownership.
Consequently, any firm licensed to provide ICT services shall have at least 20 percent Kenyan equity
ownership. Licensees shall have 3 years to meet the local equity ownership threshold and may apply
to the Cabinet Secretary for an extension with appropriate justifications.
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