Mid-term review of Kenya digital economy acceleration project assesses progress and sets priorities

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

The mid-term review of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project has been held, bringing together the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, the ICT Authority, beneficiary agencies and the World Bank to evaluate implementation progress and agree on priority actions for the next phase.

The mission focused on advancing Kenya’s digital transformation agenda through expanded internet access, strengthened government digital services and the development of essential digital skills among citizens.

Participants highlighted preparatory initiatives aimed at expanding broadband coverage, improving the enabling environment for the digital economy and enhancing connectivity for educational institutions and government sites. Other achievements discussed included efforts to improve efficiency and security in government operations, digitize selected public services and build digital skills to support economic growth.

Project Coordinator and Director Thomas Bwaley commended technical teams, focal points and participating agencies for their engagement, noting steady progress since the previous mission in October. He emphasized the need to accelerate high-impact flagship activities in the remaining implementation period to ensure the project achieves its development objectives by closure.

The World Bank called for a more targeted approach in the second half of the project, aligned with the revised results framework, to fast-track priority initiatives. The institution acknowledged strong government ownership and institutional commitment, expressing confidence that intensified collaboration will secure satisfactory project performance and successful outcomes.