Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy
The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy is responsible for national policies and programmes that facilitate the development of the information and communications sector and the growth of Kenya’s digital economy.
What the ministry does
The ministry manages the country’s ICT infrastructure and communication systems. Its main responsibilities include:
- Digital Infrastructure Development: Overseeing the expansion of the National Optic Fibre Backbone Infrastructure to enhance internet connectivity across the country.
- Digital Economy Promotion: Driving the "Digital Superhighway" project to create jobs, support e-commerce, and digitize government services.
- Information Management: Coordinating government communications and public information through the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and the Kenya News Agency.
- Postal and Courier Services: Formulating policies for the postal sector and overseeing the modernization of the Postal Corporation of Kenya.
- Telecommunications Regulation: Developing policies that guide the telecommunications industry, including mobile services and broadband access.
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Creating frameworks to protect the country’s digital space and ensure the security of citizen data.
- Digital Literacy: Implementing programmes to equip citizens with digital skills and promoting the establishment of digital hubs in every ward.
Why the ministry exists
The ministry exists to transform Kenya into a globally competitive digital economy. It focuses on:
- Financial Inclusion: Leveraging technology to ensure all Kenyans can access digital financial services and products.
- Efficiency in Government: Moving government services online to eliminate bureaucracy and improve transparency.
- Youth Empowerment: Creating opportunities in the digital space for youth through online jobs and digital entrepreneurship.
- Access to Information: Ensuring every citizen has access to timely and accurate information as a fundamental right.
The ministry is organized into the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy and the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications.
Constitutional Mandate & Purpose
Official operational framework pending publication.
Our Vision
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Our Mission
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