en.Wedoany.com Reported - Kenya's State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy is leading the advancement of the Digital Transformation Center Phase II project and has engaged with the European Union, the German Embassy, the German Agency for International Cooperation, and the Estonian Development Cooperation Delegation. Chief Secretary Engineer John Kipchumba Tanui chaired the relevant meetings, where discussions focused on the evolution of the DTC II strategic framework and how to implement the country's digital transformation priorities through a whole-of-government collaborative approach.
Tanui stated that the parties reached initial consensus on deepening cooperation with European digital ecosystem players, covering areas such as open-source innovation, business process outsourcing, and private sector engagement. He believes these engagements reflect growing international confidence in Kenya as a regional digital hub and investment destination.
The meeting identified three pillars to support project implementation. The first pillar focuses on global digital employment, aiming to create high-value digital jobs, cultivate digital skills, support export-oriented technology enterprises, and position Kenya as a global digital services destination. The second pillar covers artificial intelligence, data protection, and governance, supporting the implementation of the country's emerging digital governance framework, promoting trusted AI applications, and laying a solid foundation for trusted cross-border data flows and international digital trade. The third pillar focuses on digital public infrastructure and digital public goods, striving to achieve seamless system interoperability, digital identity, digital payments, secure data exchange, and public service delivery.
The meeting extensively discussed the significance of strengthening the trusted digital ecosystem and regulatory coordination for securing an EU adequacy decision. Tanui noted that achieving this goal would enhance confidence in Kenya's data protection framework, facilitate trusted cross-border data flows, expand digital trade and business process outsourcing opportunities, and consolidate the country's position as a digital hub in Africa.
Tanui stated that all parties jointly committed to strengthening inter-agency coordination and leveraging international partnerships to accelerate digital economy implementation, innovation, and investment. The project will continue to align with national strategies, translating strategic plans into actionable initiatives to deliver tangible results for citizens, businesses, and institutions. The project builds on the existing Kenya Digital Transformation Center partnership, which has helped Kenya transition from digital policy formulation to the implementation phase.
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