NAIROBI, Kenya, MAy 15 – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) today unveiled its 5th 2023-2027 strategic plan, which seeks to ensure digital access for Kenyans by enabling a sustainable digital society through responsive regulations.
According to CA Director General David Mugonyi, the 5-year blueprint will enable the Authority to enhance digital inclusivity by increasing broadband penetration in the country, adopting emerging technologies, and improving cyber security.
“In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, our mission is to nurture a sustainable digital society through responsive regulation, ensuring affordable, reliable, and secure ICT services. The Authority’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan is a culmination of collaboration and dedication to achieve digital access for all Kenyans,” said Mugonyi.
The strategy to be implemented by the Authority with the Sh88.6 billion budgetary allocation encompasses four strategic goals, including ICT connectivity, fostering competitive ICT markets and emerging technologies, improving organizational efficiency, and consumer empowerment and protection.
The CA boss asserted that the authority has made remarkable strides in mobile connectivity, broadcasting, and Internet penetration and is committed to ensuring Kenyans benefit from all emerging forms of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI).
“Technology changes rapidly, today the most popular phrase in Tech is AI. Tomorrow, it will be something else. Regardless of the speed of this change, it is the responsibility of the authority to ensure that Kenyans benefit from new technologies,our regulatory framework supports innovation,” stated Mugonyi CA director.
The plan also seeks to push the nation’s economic progress in line with the government’s Bottom Up Transformation Agenda (BETA) on digital inclusion in various key priority areas in the ICT sector.
Mary Mungai, the Authority’s Board of Director Chairperson, stated that in an era of rapid technological advancements, digital access is crucial for the Nnations economic growth.
“This plan aims to create a sustainable digital society, drive economic progress, and enhance social well-being, unlocking opportunities for our citizens and a digitally empowered future,” said Mungai.
“The vision is ‘Digital Access for All’ with a mission to build a digitally inclusive society through responsive regulation. Consumer protection, expanding ICT services, bridging the digital divide, and ensuring affordable access, are our key focus areas. A flexible regulatory environment encourages innovation and competition which is critical,” she added.
