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ICT Authority The ICT Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology Kenya.

The ICT Authority celebrates Eng. John Tanui, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy...
25/09/2026

The ICT Authority celebrates Eng. John Tanui, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, for his recognition among the inaugural DPI 50:Leaders of Digital Public Infrastructure announced in September 2026 during the UN General Assembly week in New York.

We proudly associate with this prestigious recognition.

The ICT Authority, through the Huduma WhiteBox Programme, invites you to an upcoming webinar designed to equip innovator...
24/09/2026

The ICT Authority, through the Huduma WhiteBox Programme, invites you to an upcoming webinar designed to equip innovators and startups with practical knowledge on data protection.

The webinar will be facilitated by Abdullahi A. Ali, Assistant Data Commissioner, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).

The session will cover:

*Data protection fundamentals for startups
*Understanding the Data Protection Act
*Practical compliance requirements for startups
*Common data protection mistakes by startups
*An interactive Q&A and engagement with ODPC experts

Webinar Details
📅 Date: Thursday, 24th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Register here:
https://netacad.webex.com/weblink/register/r449281c847aa95508a57644fb1df0f97

24/09/2026

DIGITAL LEARNING ROLLOUT CONTINUES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

The rollout of the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) Phase II continues across the country, expanding access to technology-enabled learning in public Junior Schools and equipping teachers with digital tools to support classroom instruction.

In Nyeri County, the rollout continued at Nyaribo Junior School, where Amb. Dr. Caroline W. Karugu, Principal Secretary, State Department for East African Community Affairs and Acting Principal Secretary, State Department for ASALs and Regional Development, joined learners, teachers and other stakeholders in marking the programme’s progress.

Nationally, more than 62,000 teachers have already been trained to integrate these technologies into teaching and learning.

The Nyeri rollout is part of the wider national programme targeting 10,382 public Junior Schools across all 47 counties during this phase.

Through the ICT Authority, the Government continues to strengthen the digital foundations of education by providing schools with devices, connectivity and the skills needed to make technology part of everyday learning.

The programme is being implemented under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), with support from the World Bank.

BUILDING A SHARED AI FUTUREAs Artificial Intelligence reshapes economies and service delivery, a key question is what fo...
22/09/2026

BUILDING A SHARED AI FUTURE

As Artificial Intelligence reshapes economies and service delivery, a key question is what foundations countries need to participate meaningfully and ensure its benefits reach more people.

ICT Authority CEO Jessy Maruti represented Eng. John Tanui, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, at the GSMA Partners for Impact roundtable on “Building a Shared AI Future,” held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Discussions focused on AI readiness, including connectivity, infrastructure, energy and talent; trust and accountability; cybersecurity; and collaboration to broaden access to AI opportunities.

For Kenya, these priorities align with ongoing investments in connectivity, secure digital infrastructure, digital skills and public digital services — foundations for responsible AI adoption, better services and inclusive economic growth.

The ICT Authority, through the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), is participating in the Regional Coor...
22/09/2026

The ICT Authority, through the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), is participating in the Regional Coordination Workshop on Accelerating Regional Digital Integration and Connectivity Across Eastern Africa, taking place in Nairobi from 22–24th September 2026.

The workshop brings together representatives from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan, alongside the East African Community (EAC), IGAD, Project Implementation Units and World Bank technical experts.

During the opening session, participants emphasised the need to move beyond individual country projects towards common regional standards, coordinated investments and practical commitments. Discussions highlighted the importance of aligning cross-border fibre deployment, addressing rights-of-way challenges, improving affordability and accessibility, and leveraging submarine cable infrastructure in Kenya and Djibouti.

Participants also called for harmonised data-governance and privacy standards, stronger cross-border cybersecurity coordination, interoperable digital public services, and practical solutions that enable seamless regional digital trade and e-commerce.

Country teams shared implementation progress, common challenges and lessons from their respective projects. The session underscored the importance of accelerating procurement and approvals, operationalising bilateral agreements, strengthening peer learning and coordinating infrastructure investments.

Over the three days, participants will work towards agreed priorities and a forward-looking regional action agenda that supports secure, inclusive and connected digital transformation across Eastern Africa.

Digital Transformation

ICT AUTHORITY REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DIGITAL LEARNING AS DLP PHASE II ROLLOUT CONTINUES IN NYERI COUNTYThe ICT Authorit...
21/09/2026

ICT AUTHORITY REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DIGITAL LEARNING AS DLP PHASE II ROLLOUT CONTINUES IN NYERI COUNTY

The ICT Authority has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding technology-enabled learning as the rollout of the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) Phase II continued at Nyaribo Junior School in Nyeri County.

The event was presided over by Amb. Dr. Caroline W. Karugu, Principal Secretary, State Department for East African Community Affairs and Acting Principal Secretary, State Department for ASALs and Regional Development. She noted that digital technologies are making learning more engaging and enhancing knowledge sharing across schools, while reiterating the Government’s commitment to advancing digital learning countrywide.

Representing ICT Authority CEO Jessy Kiveu Maruti, Deputy Director, Programmes & Standards Project Management, Thomas O. Odhiambo, OGW, said all 377 public Junior Schools in Nyeri County are set to receive interactive smart boards and teacher laptops. More than 62,000 teachers have already been trained nationally to integrate the technology into classrooms.

The event featured practical demonstrations by learners using interactive smart boards, showcasing how technology is transforming the classroom experience.

The DLP is being implemented by the ICT Authority under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), with support from the World Bank, as part of the Government’s wider digital transformation agenda.

STRENGTHENING KENYA’S CAPACITY IN DATA, AI AND INNOVATIONKenya has taken another step towards strengthening its capacity...
20/09/2026

STRENGTHENING KENYA’S CAPACITY IN DATA, AI AND INNOVATION

Kenya has taken another step towards strengthening its capacity to use data, artificial intelligence, research and innovation to drive better policy and economic outcomes.

On the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Government of Kenya signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Emerging Markets Working Group of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University to deepen cooperation in digital transformation, AI, data governance, policy research, innovation and institutional capacity development.

The MoU was signed by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi and Dr. Jendayi Frazer, Co-Director of the Emerging Markets Working Group, at the Permanent Mission of Kenya to the United Nations.

ICT Authority CEO Jessy Kiveu Maruti was part of the Kenyan delegation at the engagement, alongside Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, CBS, and other government leaders and partners.

At the heart of the partnership is the drive to move from data to insight, and from insight to action.

An immediate priority is the El Niño Impact Monitoring and Response System, integrating climate, geospatial, water, agriculture and infrastructure data to generate county-level intelligence and support faster, coordinated responses.

The partnership will also advance a Digital Trade Readiness Index, PPP Governance Tracker and Sectoral Resilience Scorecard to strengthen digital trade readiness, governance and risk-informed policy and investment decisions.

CRIW | Day 2The Central Rift Innovation Week ( ) exhibition tour brought together key stakeholders from government, acad...
18/09/2026

CRIW | Day 2

The Central Rift Innovation Week ( ) exhibition tour brought together key stakeholders from government, academia, industry, finance and the innovation ecosystem.

Among other key stakeholders, Prof. Henry K. Kiplangat, Vice Chancellor, Kabarak University, and Mr. Allan Koskey, Board Chairman, KIPI, visited the ICT Authority booth and engaged with innovations supported and promoted through the Huduma WhiteBox Programme.

The exhibition provided a platform for innovators to showcase their solutions, engage stakeholders and connect with opportunities, markets and support.

Through Huduma WhiteBox, ICT Authority continues to support innovators on their journey from ideas to impact.

Ideas. Innovation. Impact.

STRENGTHENING KENYA’S DIGITAL ECONOMYICT Authority CEO Jessy Maruti joined private-sector leaders, startups, MSMEs, inve...
16/09/2026

STRENGTHENING KENYA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY

ICT Authority CEO Jessy Maruti joined private-sector leaders, startups, MSMEs, investors, development partners and other stakeholders at the CIPE Digital Economy Forum 2026 for a conversation on what it takes to build an enabling environment for digital businesses in Kenya.

Maruti highlighted the role of digital infrastructure, accessible government services, digital skills and strong public-private partnerships in creating opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs.

He noted that Kenya’s digital transformation must ultimately translate into an environment where innovators and businesses can participate, compete and grow—particularly young people, women entrepreneurs and MSMEs.

The discussion also underscored the importance of collaboration between government and the private sector, bringing together public investment and enabling systems with private-sector innovation, investment and enterprise.

The CEO noted that among the key priorities are strengthening the foundations of Kenya’s digital economy by expanding connectivity, supporting digital skills, improving access to digital government services and creating an ecosystem in which innovation and enterprise can thrive.

DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAMME PHASE II ROLLOUT LAUNCHED IN NAIROBI COUNTYThe Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) Phase II devi...
15/09/2026

DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAMME PHASE II ROLLOUT LAUNCHED IN NAIROBI COUNTY

The Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) Phase II device rollout for Nairobi County was today launched at Lenana Primary School, marking another milestone in the Government’s drive to integrate technology into teaching and learning in public Junior Schools.

Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy Eng. John Tanui led the launch, joined by Hon. John Kiarie, MP for Dagoretti South and Chairperson of the National Assembly Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation, and ICT Authority CEO Mr. Jessy Maruti, alongside education and government stakeholders.

Implemented by the ICT Authority under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), the programme is supporting the deployment of teacher laptops and interactive smart boards to 10,382 public Junior Schools across all 47 counties.

In Nairobi County, devices have been delivered to all 98 targeted schools, with installation, inspection and acceptance completed in 91 schools, representing a 92.9 per cent completion rate. Schools in Dagoretti South Constituency, including Lenana Primary School, are among those benefiting from the rollout.

Beyond the deployment of devices, the programme seeks to deepen the meaningful use of technology in education by equipping teachers with the skills and tools required to integrate digital learning into the classroom. The national rollout has therefore been complemented by teacher training to strengthen teachers’ capacity and confidence in using technology to enhance learning.

The initiative forms part of the Government’s broader digital transformation agenda, which includes expanding connectivity and digital infrastructure, strengthening digital skills and increasing access to technology across the country.

As emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, increasingly reshape economies and workplaces, the programme is helping build an early foundation for digital literacy, creativity, problem-solving and technological skills among learners.

Through the Digital Literacy Programme, the Government is working to prepare learners not only to use technology, but also to participate meaningfully in a digital economy offering opportunities in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, business process outsourcing and other technology-enabled careers.

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