This archive report was first published on 21 April 2020.
On April 21, 2020, Kenya's ICT sector took a significant step in combating the COVID-19 pandemic with the appointment of a 15-member COVID-19 Advisory Committee.
Chaired by Communications Authority acting Director-General Mercy Wanjau and Vice-Chaired by Peter Njonjo, the committee's primary objective is to establish an enabling environment for economic development through the ICT sector.
The committee's key responsibilities include identifying, supporting, and scaling local ICT solutions to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on individual livelihoods, communities, and the economy.
According to the Gazette Notice, the committee will also examine the effects of COVID-19 on Kenyan lives and socio-economic activities, advising on key ICT initiatives to respond to the pandemic.
Kenya had recorded 296 infections and 14 deaths by April 14, 2020, prompting the need for a comprehensive ICT response to the pandemic.
