Revenue collection to be transparent and
accountable.
All arms of government implement and
manage locally built back-end and front-end
systems to deliver services.
E-services are provided on platforms that
are secure from fraud and breach of privacy
of personal information.
All
government
systems
currently
developed and all future systems be
integrated with each other.
All government services be available online.
Every citizen to have online access and that
government services are delivered quickly
and fully at the time and place that they are
needed.
Kenyan data remains in Kenya, and that it is
stored safely and in a manner that protects
the privacy of citizens.
The Government will be efficient, secure
and open. It will be recognised internationally
for its innovations and quality in public service
delivery. This policy requires and mandates the
use of Universal Personal Identifier (UPI) for all
civil servants and citizens and a local payment
scheme for Government transactions.
Innovation in modern economy in which new
knowledge plays a central role in boosting
wealth
creation,
social
welfare
and
international competitiveness. This will be
done through: economic and institutional
regime that utilises existing knowledge;
creation
of
new
knowledge
and
entrepreneurship; educated and skilled
population;
dynamic
information
and
communication infrastructure that facilitate
processing and dissemination; and effective
innovation system and research.
5.2 Rationale for Policy Review
The review of the policy has been
necessitated by the rapid changes and
developments since 2006 in order to keep
abreast with development of emerging
technologies. The review is therefore necessary
to cater for the changes in legal and regulatory
frameworks, technology advancement and
emerging issues. These developments include:
Legal and Regulatory Frameworks:
Enactment of Constitution of Kenya 2010,
Kenya Information and Communication
Act 2013, Media Act 2013 and
restructuring of Government functions.
Technological Advancement: There have
been many changes in the technological
and competitive space since 2006, some of
these include the convergence of ICT
technologies, Migration from analogue to
digital TV broadcasting and its effect on
broadcasting market segment and radio
spectrum, and advancement of mobile
technology enabling new services.
Emerging Issues: Increased IT enabled
services, increased demand on bandwidth
and for Quality of Service (QoS), Challenges
of cyber security, Regional integration
projects and Harmonisation of ICT policies
in the international and regional fore,
Content in the era of media convergence
and globalisation; Global partnership on
Child Online Protection and changing
consumer preferences.
5 Background
5.1 ICT and Vision 2030
The Vision 2030, Kenya’s Long Term
Development Blueprint aims to create a
globally competitive and prosperous nation,
transforming
Kenya
into
a
newly
industrialising,
middle-income
country
providing a high quality of life to all its citizens
by 2030 in a clean and secure environment.
Vision 2030 three pillars, namely the Economic,
Social and Political are anchored on
macroeconomic stability; continuity in
governance reforms; enhanced equity and
wealth creation opportunities for the poor. The
Economic Pillar that captures the expectations
of the ICT market seeks to improve the
prosperity of all regions of the country and all
Kenyans by achieving a 10% GDP growth rate
by 2017.
ICT is identified as enabler or foundation
for socio economic transformation. The Vision
recognises the role of Science, Technology and
Ministry of ICT, Kenya
5.3
Guiding Principles of the ICT
Policy
In the development of this policy, these
principles were taken into account:
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