EU launches the Digital Transformation Centre to support Kenya’s transition towards a human-centered digital economy

NAIROBI, Kenya – Germany, the European Union and Estonia launched the Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) to make Kenya’s digital transformation work for people and businesses. The centre was launched together with implementing partner Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GiZ) and the Government of Kenya, with Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy Eliud Owalo, and the chairpersons of the National Assembly and Senate ICT Committees. This DTC is part of a broader Team Europe Initiative on Human-Centred Digitalisation. As Africa’s Silicon Savannah, Kenya’s digital transformation holds the promise to leapfrog socio-economic development. To achieve this, it is instrumental that all Kenyans can take part in the digital economy in an equal way, that tech start-ups operate in a conducive and fair environment and that people trust digital services. With a focus on “Human-Centred Digitalisation”, the Digital Transformation Centre’s technical assistance offer supports a digital transition that serves people’s needs and protects their rights. The centre will work with partners on key themes of the Kenya Digital Master Plan 2022 – 2023 towards an open and inclusive digital government, data protection and trust, a fair and competitive digital economy, ethical use of emerging technologies, youth employment through […]

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