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Building the institution behind Kenya's digital economy

A State Corporation under the Ministry of ICT — our mandate spans standards enforcement, national infrastructure, e-Government and digital skills.

Our purpose

Vision, mission & mandate

Established in August 2013 as a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology, the ICT Authority exists to make Kenya's digital ambitions real.

Vision
A digitally empowered society.
Mission
To digitally empower society through the provision of quality ICT services, implementation of industry best practices, and by leveraging technology to create new opportunities.
Mandate
Set and enforce ICT standards for public-sector entities, promote e-Government services and digital literacy, establish secure national ICT infrastructure, oversee critical ICT projects, and supervise electronic communications.
ICT Authority network operations
Established August 2013
Merger of KICTB, e-Government and GDC directorates
Our story

From three mandates to one digital authority

The ICT Authority was formed by merging the Kenya ICT Board, the Government IT Services department and the Directorate of e-Government, bringing infrastructure, innovation and public service delivery under a single roof. Since then, the Authority has rolled out the National Optic Fibre Backbone, built the Government Common Core Network, issued over a million learner devices and laid the policy groundwork for Kenya's National Digital Masterplan 2022–2032.

Innovation
Fostering creativity and continuous learning within the organisation.
Citizen-Focus
Prioritising stakeholder needs and maintaining responsive service delivery.
Transparency
Maintaining integrity and openness in all our operations.
Agility
Adapting swiftly to digital landscape changes while preserving organisational identity.
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Milestones

Our journey so far

A decade-plus of building the rails Kenya's digital economy runs on.

2013
ICT Authority established
Created by merger of the Kenya ICT Board, Government IT Services and the e-Government directorate into a single State Corporation.
2016
National Optic Fibre Backbone expansion
Phase 2 connectivity extended to county headquarters, cutting the cost of internet access nationally.
2021
National Public Key Infrastructure operationalised
ICTA activated its role as Government Certification Agency, enabling trusted digital signatures and secure e-transactions across government.
2022
Kenya National Digital Master Plan signed
A ten-year blueprint (2022–2032) built on four pillars: infrastructure, government & data, skills, and innovation & enterprise.
2024
Strategic Plan 2024–2027 & KDEAP launched
The 5th Strategic Plan was launched jointly with the Communications Authority, alongside the World Bank-backed Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project.
2025
Regional connectivity goes live
The Dar-es-Salaam–Mombasa Terrestrial Fibre Link at the Lunga Lunga/Horohoro border and the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project extend Kenya's digital reach across East Africa.
Legal mandate

What we are required to do

Functions assigned under the ICT Authority Order, exercised on behalf of the national government.

01
Enforce ICT standards
Setting and enforcing standards for ICT systems, infrastructure and services across all government entities.
02
Build & maintain infrastructure
Establishing secure, reliable national ICT infrastructure including the fibre backbone and government data centres.
03
Champion e-Government
Coordinating the rollout of digital government services so citizens can transact with the state online.
04
Promote ICT literacy
Driving national digital skills and innovation programmes that grow a competitive, inclusive digital economy.
Governance

Leadership

The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors and run day-to-day by a management team organised around our four strategic pillars.

Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Office of the CEO
Chief Executive Officer
Provides overall strategic direction and represents the Authority before the Board, government and development partners.
Directorate of ICT Infrastructure
ICT Infrastructure
Director, Infrastructure
Leads delivery of NOFBI, data centres, the Government Common Core Network and county connectivity rollouts.
Directorate of e-Government and Digital Services
e-Government & Digital Services
Director, Digital Services
Oversees digital government platforms, the National PKI, cybersecurity and supplier accreditation standards.
Directorate of Corporate Services
Corporate Services
Director, Corporate Services
Runs finance, human capital, procurement and partnerships that keep Authority programmes funded and staffed.

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