The ICT Authority hosted a stakeholder engagement meeting as part of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), an initiative designed to propel the country’s digital economy forward. The project’s success hinges on strong collaboration with stakeholders, particularly the private sector within the ICT industry.
Principal Secretary of the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy, John Kipchumba Tanui, emphasised the critical role of the private sector in KDEAP. He highlighted the importance of investing in digital infrastructure to enhance broadband access, foster innovation, create jobs, and develop digital skills. The government aims to deploy 52,000 km of fiber, with an additional 48,000 km expected from private sector contributions.
The project will increase access to broadband through an expansion of the fiber optic backbone and last-mile connectivity to government, learning institutions, and Kenya’s borders, benefiting the regional digital market. It seeks to expand broadband access by extending the fiber optic backbone and last-mile connectivity to government, educational institutions, and Kenya’s border regions. These efforts strengthen the regional digital market and enhance access to online services.
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Dr. Fiona Asonga, CEO of the Technology Service Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK), reiterated the importance of reliable digital infrastructure. Infrastructure is dear to us, she stated. One can achieve more than planned and lead efforts to ensure all Kenyans have internet connectivity and access to government services online.
Stanley Kamanguya, PMP, OGW, CEO of the ICT Authority, highlighted the indispensable role of the private sector and other agencies in accelerating digital initiatives and achieving the goals outlined in the Digital Master Plan. He called for deeper collaboration that extends beyond infrastructure and systems. “We aim to co-develop and co-run solutions with the government to ensure reliable internet connectivity in homes and institutions while stimulating business growth for efficient service delivery,” he stated.
