The Government is refocusing its formulation of policy on the ICT sector to enable increased internal efficiency the Ministry of Information has said.
Speaking at the Connected 2012 conference Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information Dr. Bitange Ndemo noted that the government would save up to $1 billion through effective processes in government ministries such as the judiciary, procurement and the ministry of lands.
He also said that the government will increase the role played by e-government especially in ensuring that the Kenyan citizen can better access information especially as the devolution to county government starts.
"Effective application of e-government will lead to savings of up to $I billion with top of the list savings expected from the Judiciary where 80% of total collections from fines are lost." Information PS Bitange Ndemo Said.
Kenya ICT board Chairperson Catherine Ngahu noted that with the government having been put the necessary infrastructure in place it was time to evaluate whether Kenyans have become more knowledgeable and thereby more competitive in the business environment.
She challenged the private sector to focus their innovations in the industry to creations that will better push the government to implement new policies.
"Technology intended for government must have policy implications." Kenya ICT Board Chairperson, Catherine Ngahu said.
The connected 2012 conference has the underlying theme of ‘Knowledge and Beyond' and has attracted stakeholders in the ICT industry from the region.
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