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Data-driven democracy: Kenya's journey towards inclusive governance

Director Sakefa Group Kelvin Mutiso. [Courtesy]

The dedication to accuracy, identification, and resource equality is driving Kenya's quest for inclusive governance as it embarks on a digital journey, marking a significant step towards a data-driven democracy where almost every action is "moved, operated or controlled" by data which, ideally, means more efficiencies.

However, President William Ruto's commitment to documenting citizens for enhanced service delivery marks a pivotal moment in Kenya's journey towards inclusive governance. To attain a data-driven democracy, it is beneficial to utilise technology. Decisions can be made quickly because of the transparent communication that a healthy data culture allows.

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