he ICTA Strategic Plan represents an important step towards the transformation of the Government ICT Services. The mandate of ICTA is to facilitate and regulate the design and implementation of ICTs in the public service, integrating the plans of all agencies, to recommend collaboration, consolidation and to direct government departments to adopt government ICT initiatives.
In 2013, H.E. the President of the Republic of Kenya gave me the opportunity to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the newly created ICT Authority. The strategic plan gives effect to the mandates I have as the functional Chairman of ICTA. The secret of a good strategy is in how well it continues to achieve its goals in an environment where the only certainty is that things will change. The future of e-government will greatly improve through the use of ICT to deliver better services, enhance wealth creation and hence improve the well being of Kenyans in a constantly changing environment.
The Strategic Plan has been aligned to the National ICT Master Plan. The aim of this strategy is for the Authority to become the leader in transforming Kenya into a regional ICT hub and a globally competitive digital economy. In order to realize this vision,the strategy will ensure that government delivers efficient and effective online services and keeps information, systems and data safe. In cooperation with other State agencies and Ministries, the Authority will deliver
robust and secure government ICT infrastructure and systems. The cooperation will help ensure increased integration and synergy of ICT initiatives in Government. The Strategic Plan is key in facilitating technology innovation, sustainable ICT enterprises and developing the requisite human resource capacity.
The country can achieve economies of scale and a more seamless experience for the people through the use public services as the agencies participate in the government projects prescribed in this Strategic Plan. It is essential for the success of Better Public Services that government agencies are required to address not only their own priorities but also those across the public sector. The objectives of this Strategic Plan will be achieved through the partnership of the Public service, ICT and functional experts. The ICT Authority will also partner with the Private Sector and Development Partners to fund the projects planned for implementation during the plan period. I urge all the stakeholders and partners to be committed to ensure successful implementation of the Authority Strategic Plan for the benefit of all Kenyans.
Hon. Edwin Yinda
Chairman, ICT Authority Board of Directors