This Strategy aims at developing the digital economy in Kenya. It focuses on six pillars (Digital Government, Digital Business, Infrastructure, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Digital Skills and Values and Digital Inclusion) as well as the following cross-cutting themes: An Integrated Ecosystem, Data, Emerging Trends, Green ICT, Security and, Policy and Regulatory Framework.
Name in original language
Kenya's Digital Economy Strategy
Initiative overview
This Strategy is developed as a result of Kenya's adoption of the Digital Economy Blueprint for Africa and launched in May 2019 during the Transform Africa Summit.The initiative has the following objectives:To advance the implementation of programmes and projects under the Kenya Vision 2030 through the Five-Year Medium-Term Plans (MTPs) and the Big Four Agenda.To prioritize initiatives, programmes and projects that will be implemented to support the growth of digital economy in Kenya with the aim of fast-tracking the benefits of innovation and technology to transform the economy, promote national, regional and international integration and trade.To generate inclusive economic growth, stimulate job creation, and bridge the digital divide locally and internationally.To facilitate poverty reduction by harnessing the socioeconomic opportunities brought about by the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (MoICT)
