[kictanet] ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya

[Dorcas Muthoni]

Hi listers,

This is very welcome from the ICT authority. As software developers who
have worked on e-government projects,  I would request the following to be
considered:

1. Enterprise Service Bus for the government.  All agencies and ministries
providing citizens,  businesses and MDA facing services should hook to the
bus which should support as many as possible application integration
architectures. Publish an API to enable developers integrate MDA core
applications to the bus and other MDA systems.  Right now,  it's very messy
and a big pain for developers who receive user requirements.  Many MDAs
usually thinkna developer can deliver all necessary integrations without
this infrastructure which is practically impossible in current times. We
have been denied payment because a PS thought we could perform this magic
on our own.

2. Require that all MDAs implement core applications in-line with their
mandate.  All anticorruption money should be directed to developing and
implementing e-government systems😄. It would do wonders.  ICT AUTHORITY
should help with developing system requirements and specifications or train
the ICT officers of respective MDAs.

Best, Muthoni
Good morning Listers

I have received a request from  the ICT Authority on the topic of Connected
Kenya.


Connected Kenya this year wants to explore the theme of getting Citizen to
“Self Serve”  through provision of e-government services. The theme is
“Bridging the service gap”


In the spirit of consultation, and in recognizing the valuable ideas from
the different sectors of the community, the ICT Authority *would like to
get industry thoughts and views on what they perceive as barriers to the
achievement of ‘self-services’ to mwananchi  in Kenya. *


What can government do in terms of policies, implementation of projects,
engagement to further this agenda?  And what role does the Private sector
also play and how can both come together to further the interest of getting
the citizen to access services at the comfort of their homes?


We request that for the next five days, you kindly feel feel free to
contribute and help the Authority shape up the agenda for this important
conference. Phyllis from ICTA will collate all your ideas.


Asanteni sana.


Rgds

Grace





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