By James Ratemo

Kenya will emulate Singapore as it promotes its competitiveness in international trade and boosts e-governance through use of Information and Communication Technology.

The country’s technology experts (IDA International) are in the country to orientate top Government officials on the model Singapore used to becomeaneconomic giant.

Collaborate on projects

The experts will find ways of collaborating with Kenya on IT projects to enhance socio-economic development and improve service delivery to citizens.

Speaking at a breakfast meeting with the experts in Nairobi, Kenya’s Solicitor General, Wanjuki Muchemi, said the Government is embracing technology to improve efficiency and enhance business environment.

Officially invited by the Government and hosted by the Kenya ICT Board, Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat and other stakeholders, the IDA Singapore delegation sets the stage for Kenya’s annual ‘Connected Government Summit in march 2010.’