Kenya ICT Authority

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Overview

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The Kenya Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) was established in 2013 to manage and coordinate the implementation of ICT functions across the government. Its mandate includes promoting the use of technology to enhance public service delivery, advancing e-Government initiatives, supporting ICT policy development, and overseeing digital infrastructure projects. ICTA also ensures the effective use of ICT resources in government operations, and drives digital transformation, innovation, and the integration of technology in sectors like education, health, and agriculture. It plays a crucial role in shaping Kenya’s digital economy.

CEO: Stanley Kamanguya, OGW

Stanley Kamanguya, OGW, is the CEO of the Kenya ICT Authority (ICTA). He has extensive experience in public sector ICT management and innovation. Kamanguya has played a key role in initiatives like Kenya’s Digital Economy Blueprint and the e-Citizen platform. His academic background includes training in ICT and public administration, and he has worked on streamlining government ICT services and fostering digital transformation in Kenya.

Management Team

Stanley Kamanguya

Chief Executive Officer

Michael O. Odhiambo

Director, Shared Services

Zilpher A. Owiti

Director Partnerships, Innovation & Capacity

CPA, Richard Koech

Director, Corporate Services

Thomas Bwaley

Director, Programmes & Standards

Board of Governors

Sylvanus Maritim

Chairman

Eng. John Tanui

PS, State Department for ICT & the Digital Economy

Stanley Kamanguya

Chief Executive Officer

Washington Okoth

Secretary ICT Infrastructure

Rahma Jillo

Director

Ken Vincent Kaunda

FKIM, FIHRM – Director

Annette Mutuku

Director

Alfred Ngeno

Director

Michael Njogu Wachira

Director

Boniface Mbithi

Director

Edna Atisa

Rep PS, The National Treasury

Clarah Ketyenya

Alternate to PS Lands

Pauline Kimotho

Corporation Secretary

Functions

  • Promote ICT Integration: Advocate for and drive the adoption of ICT across government agencies to improve service delivery.
  • E-Government Development: Spearhead the digitalization of government services through e-Government programs.
  • Policy Formulation: Develop ICT policies and strategies to ensure alignment with national development goals.
  • ICT Infrastructure Management: Oversee the development and maintenance of ICT infrastructure in government.
  • Digital Transformation: Support the digital transformation of public sector institutions.
  • Capacity Building: Provide training and capacity-building initiatives for government employees in ICT skills.
  • ICT Innovation: Encourage the development and implementation of innovative ICT solutions.
  • Research and Development: Foster R&D in the ICT sector to keep up with global technological advancements.
  • Digital Inclusion: Ensure equitable access to ICT resources across various regions in Kenya.
  • Cybersecurity Oversight: Enhance cybersecurity policies and frameworks to protect government data and systems.

Important Links

Address & Contacts

  • Kenya ICT Authority
  • Teleposta Towers, 12th Floor
  • Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
  • P.O. Box 27150-00100
  • info@ict.go.ke
  • +254 20 2211960 |+254 20 2211961