DIGITAL ECONOMY BLUEPRINT
PREAMBLE
Worldwide, digital technologies are quickly chang-
ing the way we conduct business, a situation we
could not foresee only a generation ago.
In tandem with our economic Blueprint the Vision
2030 which is being accelerated through the imple-
mentation of the Big Four Agenda, we must seize the
significant socio-economic opportunities that digital
technologies bring.
Businesses are improving their productivity buoyed
by both adoption and adaption of new technologies
through e-government and financial services, among
others. Notably, the digital financial services have ac-
celerated financial inclusion countrywide, improving
e-commerce output and safety, while enhancing our
competitiveness globally.
New industries are being created a variety of new
products and services, both for the Kenyan and the in-
creasingly accessible global market. The adoption of
new technologies is also creating well-paying jobs for
professionals of diverse backgrounds, translating into
improvement in quality of life, increased connected-
ness and other auxiliary benefits to citizens.
This Digital Economy Blueprint sets out the oppor-
tunities and challenges in maximizing the benefits on
offer. It highlights the significant work already hap-
pening across Government, private sector, civil soci-
ety, businesses, academia among others and identifies
further action required to ensure all Kenyan citizens
and residents can thrive in a global digital economy.
This blueprint has been developed with every Kenyan
in mind, from the rural to urban centers, ‘mama mbo-
gas’ to masons to accountants to traders. Every citizen
will benefit and find value in the proposed strategies
set out, and I encourage you to take advantage of the
myriad opportunities that will arise from the realiza-
tion of a true digital economy. In line with the goals
set out in Vision 2030. This digital economy will
connect you to the world, your goods, services and
expertise will be accessible across borders, opening
up markets and catapulting Kenya to join 1st world
markets where citizens benefit from direct access to
global markets.
To reap these benefits that new digital technologies
provide us we will ensure that no-one is left behind,
and for that we must work together. The Government
will continue to engage with all Kenyans to ensure
that we are forward looking but also flexible and re-
sponsive as new opportunities and challenges arise.
It would be Kenya’s pride if other member countries
would peruse this Blueprint and find value in adapting
it within their own ecosystems to realize the potential
of digital transformation that will propel all our econ-
omies to tremendous heights.
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