Digital economy blueprint

H.E. HON. UHURU M. KENYATTA, C.G.H.

President and Commander-In-Chief of the Defence 

Forces of the Republic of Kenya

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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.