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Official Account for the Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy, Kenya https://t.co/MUUBcLePyN
Nairobi, KENYA
Joined February 2013
STATEMENT ON ATTACK ON THE E-CITIZEN PLATFORM. The Government of Kenya would like to make the following statement regarding the e-Citizen Platform. @EliudOwalo @InteriorKE @StateHouseKenya
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Colonel (Rtd) Cyrus Odhiambo Oguna appointed Government Spokesman with immediate effect. Colonel (Rtd) Oguna will be based at Ministry of ICT and will have oversight over all Government Communications channel.
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If you have interest in joining the Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Taskforce, you are requested to send your profile and CV to innovation@ict.go.ke.
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Happening Now: AI and Blockchain Taskforce report being handed over to @mucheru by Taskforce Chair, Prof. Bitange Ndemo
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CS @mucheru hosted Mary Goretty a girl advocate with Plan International Bondo who stepped into his shoes for a "mass takeover". The ‘takeover concept" alludes to supporting young women and girls to takeover leadership roles in political, economic and social spaces.
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While giving his remarks, CS Mutahi Kagwe announced that the nationwide curfew to contain the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic has been further extended by one month.
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CS @mucheru at Radad, Baringo County testing the Telkom Loon Service Deployment Testing with @mugokibati and the entire Telkom team. #UbiquitousConnectivityforall
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CS @mucheru and CS Munyes were today apprised of the amazing things happening in Turkana County where Start Up Lions has partnered with the local government to build Turkana's First ICT Campus and the Wakanda Girls poised to be the first paperless digital high school in Kenya.
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CS @mucheru hosted a delegation from Netflix led by Shola Sanni, Director of Public Policy, SSA to discuss the exciting plans that Netflix has for the film sector in Kenya which include working with @kenyafilmcomm to commission local content and support skills development.
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CS @mucheru this morning launched the Medical Innovation and Accelerator Hub at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital.
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CS @mucheru, . Embracing technology is no longer an option for ALL of government. @FredMatiangi @fhersy @jeroch1 @InteriorKE @ICTAuthorityKE
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CS @mucheru joined @TelkomKenya at the launch of the PEACE cable landing in Mombasa County. This is Kenya’s sixth sub-marine cable and will be a platform for the public and private sector to meet evolving technology requirements.
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The nominated Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy @EliudOwalo will be vetted by parliament today. Once confirmed, he is expected to champion the government's digital agenda and lead Kenya towards a knowledge based economy.
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Presidents tour the Kenya Pavillion at the Transform Africa Summit 2019 #TAS2019. We thank all our partners who made it possible for Kenya to host the Pavillion and Digital Economy Hub, and have been instrumental in Kenya's Digital Economy journey.
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CS @mucheru joined @konzatech for the Konza innovation challenge showcasing innovations aimed at supporting the realization of Konza Technopolis smart city ambitions.
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The @UcspakOfficial 3rd National Students Convention on Youth, Peace and Election was held today @KICC_kenya. CS @mucheru lauded Kenyan youth for championing peace and development. With 130days to the general elections youth were encouraged to exercise their voting rights wisely.
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This morning CS @Mucheru will accompany CS @FredMatiangi as he launches the project on automation of police services. Services include the Digital Occurrence Book, HR and general police operations in the field.@jeroch1 @MaureenMbaka1 @EstherKoimett @AjiraDigital @ICTAuthorityKE
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Today CAS @nadia_abdalla_ is leading a delegation of Kenyan youths participating in the Youth Connect Africa summit in Accra,Ghana. Together with @UNDPKenya Mr. Walid and @RoySasaka, they made a courtsey call to the Kenya Highcommission in Ghana and were received by Amb. Barine.
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CS @mucheru is today meeting the #PDTPCohortVI interns during their pre-deployment exercise at @uonbi; the culmination of their induction which started on Mon 8th. 400 Interns have been recruited from 47 counties, 32% are women #NurturingDigitalSkills
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1/5 ICT and The Digital Economy PS Eng John Tanui on Monday met Makueni Governor HE Mutula Kilonzo Junior to discuss partnership opportunities between the County Government of Makueni and @MoICTKenya in the roll out of flagship programmes among them the Digital Highway Project.
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The National Youth Council is a State Corporation in @MoICTKenya, established through the enactment of the NYC Act 2009, as the official .Voice of the Youth. Get to know the Youth Advisory Board members published in today's @MyGovKe. @SDY_Ke.#KenyaNiMimi.@Y254Channel.@mucheru
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Today @ODPC_KE recognises the international data privacy day as it launches it's fist strategic plan and a data protection curriculum to be delivered @KSGKenya. The strategic plan charts out @ODPC_KE promotes personal data by design. #DataPrivacyDay
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CS @mucheru this morning hosted the H.E. Kerstin Kaljulaid President of the Republic of Estonia who toured Swift Lab, a Kenyan startup that is applying drone technology to offer logistics solutions in the agricultural and medical sectors among others. @EstonianGovt @UNDPKenya
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CS @mucheru today participated in a Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on COVID-19, also in attendance, SAGAs in @MoICTKenya as well as representatives from KICTANET and various youth groups. Discussions were on ICT support to the pandemic and youth interventions needed @SakajaJohnson
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This afternoon CS @mucheru stopped by the Djibouti Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE 1) landing station in Nyali, Mombasa County. The cable, hosted by @TelkomKenya will inject up to 36Tbps in the market and will improve international traffic connectivity and speeds in Kenya.
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Submit your application to be nominated as a member of the @NYC_YouthVoice Election Steering Committees. *APPLY HERE* 》》 @mucheru.@nadia_abdalla_.@MaureenMbaka1.@KBCChannel1.@Y254Channel .@SDY_Ke.@SpokespersonGoK.@kenyafilmcomm.@InfoKfcb.@AjiraDigital
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This morning CS @mucheru officiated the launch of a White Paper on ICT Talent Cultivation for Kenya's Digital Economy commissioned by @HuaweiKenya and @UNESCO @UnescoEast. The paper aims at supporting evidence-based policymaking and strategies on talent acquisition.
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At the break of dawn this morning, CS @mucheru oversaw the opening of the sealed container and distribution of the KCPE 2021 examination papers to center managers at Kajiado County. The actual KCPE examination starts today and ends on Wednesday 9th March 2022.
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The Ministry of ICT Innovation & Youth Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China have signed an MOU that recognizes digital economy as an important driver of global economic growth and the potential for bilateral cooperation between Kenya and China.
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Are you passionate about using ICTs to solve for day-to-day living? If so, and you are a recent graduate (within the last two years). Apply to join Cohort V of the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP). @ICTAuthorityKE @AjiraDigital @SDY_Ke
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CS @mucheru joined Board Chairs and CEOs of various parastatals at a forum on accelerating digitalisation across government. The forum hosted by @konzatech and @intel aims at leveraging synergies and developing an actionable plan on the enhancement of public service delivery.
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CS @mucheru, with @sidchat1, met with @planetlabs and discussed how their tech can be used in food security, crop disease mapping, infrastructure planning, and planning of affordable housing that mirrors migration #UsingTech4Big4 #MeetingSDGsWithTech #SavannahMeetsValley
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CS @mucheru joined His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and Forfar for a series of engagements in recognition of beneficiaries of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, of which the President's Award-Kenya (PA-K) is a member.
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CS @mucheru . Our economy is growing and changing, leading to investments and innovation in service delivery. Congratulations to @Taxiye_KE on the launch of their mobile app in Kenya. @YouthFund_Ke is now processing loans faster. apply today. @AjiraDigital @KEPSA_KENYA
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To all Kenyans wherever they're spread out - Happy Mashujaa Day! 🇰🇪🇰🇪.@jeroch1 @EstherKoimett @MaureenMbaka1 @nadia_abdalla_ @konzatech @CA_Kenya @Posta_Kenya @Kenyayearbook @NYC_YouthVoice @SDY_Ke @KBCChannel1 @kenyafilmcomm @InfoKfcb @ICTAuthorityKE @MediaCouncilK @kenyamasscom
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Govt rejected the proposd ICT Practitioners Bill 2016 sayng it will isolate Kenya from the global stage and participating in ICT innovations.
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CS @mucheru and Gvn. @HassanAliJoho this afternoon addressed young leaders at @swahilipothub under the auspices of the @NYC_YouthVoice where they amplified the role of the youth in nation building. They urged the youth not to shy away from leadership positions in the country.
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NOTICE: Youth Advisory Board Appointments; .The Kenya Gazette - Vol. CXXII—No. 105.Congratulations to:.👉🏾Kevin Mogeni Machogu (Dr.).👉🏾Njekele Ashura Michael.👉🏾Job Njau Njenga.👉🏾Esha Mohamed Abdalla.👉🏾Angel Mbuthia .👉🏾Alex Ali Kuuni .on your 3yr appointments!.@NYC_YouthVoice.
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Happy Holidays.@konzatech .@SDY_Ke .@MediaCouncilK @Kenyayearbook .@kenyafilmcomm .@InfoKfcb .@ICTAuthorityKE .@CA_Kenya .@Posta_Kenya .@YouthFund_Ke.@KYEOP_Kenya.@AjiraDigital
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To all our partners we say Asante Sana! @Jkorir_Youth @UNFPAKen @OlajideDemola @UNHABITAT @MaimunahSharif @NSSF_ke @unhabitatyouth @KICC_kenya @BodaAssnofKenya @rochieng @nadia_abdalla_ . #KomeshaCorona
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Today, the National Youth Development Policy is officially launched. The policy seeks to create an inclusive and enabling environment for the youth to thrive, taking advantage of the over 3,000+ programs addressing youth issues as well as involve youth at all levels #IYD2020
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The Ministry of ICT, Innovation & Youth Affairs joins Kenyans in congratulating His Excellency the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya & CIC of the Armed Forces Dr @WilliamsRuto and His Excellency the Deputy President @rigathi following their Assumption of Office #KenyaKwanza.
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#Stayathome and #Savelives. The virus is here in Kenya, and unless we do something about it, thousands may die! @mucheru @jeroch1 @nadia_abdalla_ @MaureenMbaka1 @EstherKoimett @SDY_Ke @NYC_YouthVoice @Jkorir_Youth @ICTAuthorityKE @AjiraDigital @kenyafilmcomm @CA_Kenya @konzatech
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Today we recognise the International Girls in ICT Day 2021; Globally, girls have continued to be under-represented in the STEM industry. This day is instrumental in attracting more girls and young women into the ICT sector.#GirlsinICTDay .
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#PDTPCohortVI Bearers of the Digital Vision deployed!.@mucheru .@ICTAuthorityKE .@NYC_YouthVoice .@KenyaVision2030
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1. Dr Bitange Ndemo - Chairman.2. Juliana Rotich - Technology and Industry.3. Stephen Chege - Legal and Regulatory, and Scale.4. John Gitau-Networking and Cloud Services.5. Mahmoud Mohammed Noor - Networking and Community.#BlockChainTaskForce.
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In meetings with @Zenysis, CS @mucheru discussed how big data and real-time analytics can help GoK trace incidences and impact of disease outbreaks. Real-time data and analytics will be key in provision of UHC #UsingTech4Big4 #MeetingSDGsWithTech & #SavannahMeetsValley @sidchat1
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CS @mucheru currently at the @swahilipothub, participating in the a forum to inform youth of the benefits and vision of the Kenya Youth Development Policy, 2019. Speakers from @YouthFund_Ke @AjiraDigital @KYEOP_Kenya @NYC_YouthVoice @Kenya_NI_Mimi present. #Jielimishe
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May 2021 bring us peace, joy and good health 🙏🏾
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H.E. the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta this morning launched the Child Online Protection Phase II campaign in collaboration with @CA_Kenya, that advocates for safe and responsible online use. @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @MaureenMbaka1 @EstherKoimett @Charles_Sunkuli @jeroch1
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CS @mucheru this morning joined Kiambu Gvn @hon_nyoro at the launch of the Nationwide Boda Boda Riders Training Program in collaboration with @ntsa_kenya ; @NYS_Ke and @BodaAssnofKenya. The program is being piloted in Kiambu, Kajiado and Machakos Counties.
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The government of Kenya through @konzatech, has partnered with the Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs, private sector, academia, non-governmental Organizations and UNDP, to launch the Great Covid-19 Innovation challenge. Tune in today to learn more from CS @mucheru
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Happening now @mucheru at the Africa Fintech Summit Cairo 2021 fireside chat discussing Kenya's success and lessons learned for financial inclusion policies, strategies and execution. #AFTSCAIRO2021
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CS @mucheru . "Digitization of Government is ongoing and citizens are at the heart of all the efforts currently in progress. This project has utilized local human resources & devices and we will continue to support local to deliver to all citizens". @jeroch1 @FredMatiangi
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CS @mucheru speaking at the #FutureTechForum discussing the Future of Internet. The use of Information, Communications and Technologies has been proven to be enablers in driving social, economic, cultural and political transformation. @NCS_Kenya @CA_Kenya
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CS @mucheru and @MaureenMbaka1 joined @konzatech at the launch of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority Strategic Plan for the period 2021-2025. The Plan will focus on activating the innovation ecosystem as Kenya becomes a knowledge-based economy. #KonzaStrategicPlan
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@ICANN announced that it will install and manage two new @ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS) clusters in Africa, one of which is confirmed to be in Kenya. This is ICANN’s first-of-its-kind investment in Africa. #DigitalEconomy @mucheru #SiliconSavannah.
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A Blessed, Happy, Healthy Birthday to our Cabinet Secretary, Hon. @mucheru, Mungu akubariki. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 @KBCChannel1 @Y254Channel @ICTAuthorityKE @AjiraDigital @InfoKfcb @kenyafilmcomm @CA_Kenya @SDY_Ke @NYC_YouthVoice @MediaCouncilK @SpokespersonGoK @konzatech @Posta_Kenya
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The smile of a winner!! Congratulations to our very own Mr John Omo for the successful election to the post of Secretary General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU). @mucheru @CA_Kenya @fhersy #ATUCPL2018
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Wishing you a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy and Peaceful New Year 2022! @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @MaureenMbaka1 @EstherKoimett @jeroch1 @Charles_Sunkuli
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M for our Motherland 🇰🇪.A for our Amazing Patriots .S for our Service Men/Women.H for our Hardworking Hustlers.U for our United Spirit.J for our Judicious Constitution .A for our Acclaimed Athletes .A for our Astute Leaders.We celebrate and honor you today! Happy Mashujaa Day🇰🇪🇰🇪.
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CS @Mucheru with the producers of "The Elephant Queen". A documentary shot in Tsavo, Kenya. Knowing where to find creative talent is critical in growing our film industry. @kenyafilmcomm has been tasked with maintaining a database of our local film experts. @kenyafilmschool
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CS @mucheru "Our aim is to promote the development of high quality, easily accessible, relevant local digital content and to make Kenya the premier destination for African content. As a nation we need to grow our uptake of local content, to create a ready market".
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The 2nd National Students Convention on Youth, Peace and Elections kicked off today at Mabera Technical & Vocational College in Migori County. At the launch, CS @mucheru appreciated @UcspakOfficial for creating a platform for the peace and election conversation for the youth,
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#FutureTechForum. Today, CS @mucheru participates in round table discussions on the Future of Tech. 1st Agenda: The Future of trust in data as a force for good. Discussions centre on transparent and open usecases that clearly demonstrate benefits to citizens.#TheFutureofTech
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Lennox Onyango a 3rd year Civil Engineering student from the Technical University of Kenya delivered a passionate intervention at the Convention that aims at amplifying community voices for sustainable peace, particularly among university students.
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H.E. Kenyatta to the @BodaAssnofKenya . For your initiative to work, you have to build a trust and accountability culture. Encourage integrity, transparency and hard work to activate the collective gains of your organization.@mucheru @RUBiSKenya_ @KCBGroup @NaboCapital @CMAKenya
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Public Participation Forum on Data Protection Regulations - Tuesday 27th April 2021.@mucheru @EstherKoimett @jeroch1 @Charles_Sunkuli @nadia_abdalla_ @MaureenMbaka1 @ODPC_KE @SDY_Ke
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CS @mucheru this morning held bilateral discussions with a delegation from the EU led by the EU Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, whose mandate is on digitisation, the SME strategy and its industrial future, technologies, innovation, competitiveness and competition.
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Today H.E. President Kenyatta @StateHouseKenya, joined UK Prime Minister @BorisJohnson in a virtual classroom discussion between students at Westlands Primary School and Cleves Cross Primary School in the UK, in the lead up to the @GPforEducation Global Education Summit in July.
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CS @mucheru today held a joint meeting with all field officers in the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs. This includes the Youth Empowerment Officers and Information Officers distributed countrywide.
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As you plan your week, book a slot in one of the Ajira Digital Virtual training sessions @mucheru @CA_Kenya @nadia_abdalla_ @MaureenMbaka1 @NYC_YouthVoice @SDY_Ke @Jkorir_Youth @jeroch1 @EstherKoimett @KBCChannel1 @Y254Channel @kenyafilmcomm @InfoKfcb @konzatech @ICTAuthorityKE.
"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" Leo Tolstoy. We are now offering **FREE VIRTUAL** classes to help you learn how to earn from digital platforms. 2-day zoom classes + 1month mentorship >> <@eMobilis @KEPSA_KENYA
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CS @mucheru today at the @swahilipothub engaging youth on the benefits and vision of the Kenya Youth Development Policy 2019. Speakers from @YouthFund_Ke @AjiraDigital @NYC_YouthVoice @SDY_Ke @Kenya_NI_Mimi @UwezoFund . Our young ppl must be involved, represented and engaged
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PRESS RELEASE: MULTI-STAKEHOLDER ROUNDTABLE ON CYBERSECURITY
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As we celebrate 59 years of Kenya's independence, we acknowledge and applaud the innovations that have made us an innovation hub in Africa. CONNECT, INNOVATE & INSPIRE. #InnovationJamhuri #JamhuriDay @AfyaRekod @CopiaKenya @BasiGoKenya @LetaWera
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The Cabinet Secretary @mucheru has provided clarifications to the National ICT Policy 2020 requirement on 30% local shareholding for #ICT companies in #Kenya. Published 9th Apr 2021 in the Kenya Gazette .@jeroch1.@EstherKoimett.@Charles_Sunkuli.@CA_Kenya .#DigitalTransformation
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This morning CS @mucheru attended a consultative meeting with the ICT Senate Standing Committee where he articulated the Ministry's priorities for the year. @NadNad_KE @MaureenMbaka1 @EstherKoimett @jeroch1 @Jkorir_Youth
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Today CS @mucheru will join the @konzatech webinar on the contribution of the creative sector in building the digital economy from 14:00 to 16:00. A great forum for industry players to contribute as well as understand the Government efforts on growing the sector.
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“My Vision is to transform the country to an Empowered Digitized Kenyan Society, facilitate economic, transformational leadership, develop appropriate planning frameworks within the Ministry and agencies hence facilitating change in the sector” ~Eliud Okech Owalo
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#BlockchainReport “Ideally, everything happening within IFMIS should be seen in real-time. We shouldn’t be asking questions after the money has left. Blockchain will allow for this to happen” Prof. Bitange Ndemo
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CS @mucheru this morning joined CS Mutahi Kagwe and Prof Hubert Gijzen of @UnescoEast at the @MediaCouncilK launch of the Covid-19 information portal, aimed at aiding the media to disseminate factual and verifiable information to the public and curb the rise of disinformation.
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CS @mucheru joined Chairman of the @Posta_Kenya Board, Njoroge Nani Mungai and Post Master General, Dan Kagwe at the launch of the Rapid Result.Initiative (RRI) that will see the corporation improve its service delivery in 100 days.
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PS @jeroch1, Today launched the first Micro Fulfilment Center for GLOVO APP in Africa, at the AEA Plaza in Valley Road, Nairobi. The Ministry supports the development of a conducive ecosystem to enable similar innovations across the country.#DigitalEconomy.#TheFutureWorksOnline
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CS @mucheru At the @kenyafilmcomm and Kazi Remote Graduation Ceremony. A demonstration that for our local films and TV content to be successful internationally, the industry must invest in high quality subtitles to attract new audiences to their productions. @FridaMwangi
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Happy Valentine's Day. @Kenyayearbook.@KBCChannel1 .@konzatech .@ICTAuthorityKE .@CA_Kenya .@kenyafilmcomm .@InfoKfcb .@SpokespersonGoK .@SDY_Ke .@NYC_YouthVoice .@YouthFund_Ke .@Posta_Kenya .@NCS_Kenya .@MediaCouncilK
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CS Mucheru at Konza Technopolis for the 42-month countdown of the implementation of Horizontal Infrastructure development through the EPC-F model by ICM-SPA @konzatech @mucheru
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CS @mucheru this afternoon hosted a delegation from the British High Commission led by H.E. Jane Marriott, OBE. The discussions at the meeting, also attended by PS @EstherKoimett from the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications touched on various areas of synergy
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CS @mucheru this morning officiated the flagging off of 4000 face masks and 2600 litres of sanitizers for distribution to Boda Boda riders countrywide in partnership with @kenyapipeline and the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK).
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Join @MaureenMbaka1 on April 22, 2021 at a webinar to commemorate the International Girls in ICT Day hosted by @konzatech
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