eGovernment in Kenya (TCIP) Arleen Cannata Seed Senior Information Officer 20 April 2007

Rationale for eGovernment in Kenya Improve GoK’s delivery of services to citizens Increase type and quality of information from and to citizens Increase GoK’s ability to ensure transparency and support anti-corruption efforts Increase communications traffic flows contributing to viability of investments in infrastructure

Criteria for selecting applications Identification of a champion or change agent Potential for PPP for sustainability Leverage Freedom of Information activities to increase efficiency, transparency, accountability Use technology to reduce cost of service delivery High potential for positive impact for citizens and reduction of poverty

Prospective Applications Government Pension Administration Driver’s License Registration Wealth Declaration Form High Court Registrar Company Registration Land Title Registration

Other Activities Support to eProcurement Digital Village/SMS Support to the eGovernment Directorate and the Government Network Link the MDAs Establish the Network Operations Center Advise on the National Data Center and the Disaster Recovery Center (other funding)

Institutional Arrangements for eGovernment ICT Board under the MoIC TCIP Implementation with Director, Fin and Proc Specialists, CTO, M&E and Governance in close collaboration with the beneficiaries Governance Oversight Committee Reps from public and private sector Risk Management Performance Agreements with MDAs Communications Strategy