State unveils Sh80b digital spending plan for technology sector

ICT CS Eliud Owalo (centre) with PSs Edward Kisiang'ani (Broadcasting) and John Tanui (ICT) during the launch. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The government has unveiled a plan to spend Sh79.8 billion on a digital acceleration programme aimed at improving Kenya's digital infrastructure and digitising public services at both the national and county levels.

ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the funds that have been sourced from the World Bank will go towards boosting national broadband access and enhancing service delivery.