Digital economy blueprint

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DIGITAL ECONOMY BLUEPRINT

5.5 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The overarching goal for Infrastructure is to have 

Affordable, accessible, ubiquitous and reliable infra-

structure that is fundamental to achieve an inclusive 

digital economy.

i.  Development of the integrated infrastructure 

master plan

ii. Classification of ICT infrastructure as a critical 

public utility

iii. Development of enabling policies that safeguard 

the appropriateness and affordability of devices, 

with due consideration of the growing regional 

trade.  This includes the creation of light industries 

for assembly of devices, facilitation of certification 

of devices through the establishment of regional or 

sub regional conformance and interoperability pro-

grams such as regional or national test centers, as 

well as Mutual Recognition Agreements.

iv. Promotion of continuous and innovative infra-

structure investments from all who commercialise 

on its use.

The key objectives of the Infrastructure Pillar include 

provision of physical and digital infrastructure to 

connect every Kenyan, commercial entity and Gov-

ernment or public facilities such as hospitals, schools, 

post offices, police stations and prisons. This requires 

broadband coverage of all permanently inhabited lo-

cations including residential areas as well as transport 

corridors.