This archive report was first published on 10 December 2019.
At the Pwani Innovation Week, Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Joe Mucheru, unveiled plans to digitise all state services, aiming to make life easier for sector players and attract investments.
Speaking at the event, Mr Mucheru noted that the data protection policy will help in attracting investments, creating new opportunities, programmes, and jobs. He observed that the country's youth stand to gain more with plans to digitise the whole government, offering new opportunities.
Kenya is doing well in the film industry, with the film 'The Elephant Queen' based in Kenya being bought by Apple and becoming one of the most popular movies at Apple. The ministry aims to ensure every Kenyan watches it, with plans to host movie shows in Mombasa, such as at the Swahili Pot.
University of Nairobi lecturer and former Communications PS, Prof Bitange Ndemo, called for infrastructure layout, including that for broadband internet, to support the 4th revolution. He noted that despite the digital learning programme having covered 95% of schools, teachers' unions remain the greatest barriers, and that capacity issues need to be addressed.
The Pwani Innovation Week is a platform for innovators and trend-setters to showcase their work, inspire creativity, and identify areas of collaboration. The event brought together innovators, industry leaders, opinion-makers, and game-changers to discuss the latest trends and innovation in technology, art, and creativity.
British High Commission envoy, Suzy Kitchen, said the UK has supported digital solutions in Kenya, targeting agriculture, nutrition, health, education, and people with disabilities. The UK is committed to supporting innovation from idea to maturity through catalytic programmes.
