Kenya Government Goes Digital: 5,000 Essential Services to Be Available Online by June!”
The Kenyan government is on a mission to digitize at least 5,000 essential services in a bid to enhance revenue collection and make life easier for Kenyans. President William Ruto had earlier called for the digitization of state agencies and committed to a paperless delivery of essential services.
Ministries and state agencies providing various services to the public are now meeting in Nakuru to fast-track the digitization of these services by June this year. The gathering brings together 77 government-owned service providers, Safaricom, and other major private firms that provide web-based payment platforms.
Speaking about the initiative, Immigration and Citizen Services PS Prof Julius Bitok said that the government was on course to provide over 5,000 services and was confident that the majority of these services would be accessible online by May. He also stated that the government hoped to raise revenue generated from these services by enhancing convenience and increasing the uptake of these services.
The digitization drive aims to provide an integrated payment system that is faster, more convenient, and user-friendly for all Kenyans. PS Julius Bitok emphasized that the gathering of various players was meant to ensure the digitization drive was consultative and inclusive, factoring in the unique concerns of different service providers.
This initiative is a win-win for all Kenyans, who will enjoy faster, more efficient services, and the government, which will enjoy enhanced revenue collection. The government’s move to digitize these essential services is proof that they are committed to keeping up with the changing times and embracing technology for the betterment of its citizens.
