The government is out to harness the power of technology and digital innovation for efficient service delivery this is according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Mr. Musalia Mudavadi.
Mudavadi says the government is seeking to make its interactions with the public more efficient, less bureaucratic, and cut down corruption through new technologies.
The Prime CS speaking during ICT Connected Summit 2023 at the Diamonds Leisure Beach and Golf Resort in Kwale County said that Kenya’s digital transformation seeks to strengthen the economy and create a more equitable society by increasing the efficacy and efficiency of government functions.
Mudavadi said there is an urgent need for government services and processes to incorporate technology into their service delivery to make it better, adding that embracing digital technology is essential for Kenya’s long-term socio-economic growth and competitiveness.
He further stated that the country is turning its focus on technology to create jobs, offer essential government services, and better sectors like education, agriculture, and healthcare.
He said the government will use digital technologies to transform sectors such as Agriculture, education, healthcare, and financial services to bolster digital economies.
Mudavadi noted that digitization is accelerating globally and digital public services have become even more critically important to governments the world over.
“The so-called fourth industrial revolution is upon us and thus digitization is key in ensuring inclusive economic growth, job creation, and enhanced service delivery,” he said, adding that digital technologies will continue to be a key part of Kenya’s development agenda.
The theme of the event is ‘Digital Economy: “Endless Opportunities Shaping Our Future”.
The annual Connected Summit is a gathering of regional and global ICT industry leaders, policymakers, executives, financiers, and innovators.
SOURCE:KNA