Government allocates Kshs 2.95 billion for IFMIS, Konza City and Digital Talent Program

In order to leverage on Information, Communication and Technology, the 2015/2016 budget has allocated Kshs 1.9 billion for the continued roll out of IFMIS, Kshs 0.8 billion for Konza TechnoCity and Kshs 0.25 billion for Digital Talent which totals to Kshs 2.95 billion.

This was announced by the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury, Henry Rotich as he presented the 2015/2016 Budget in Parliament. Hon. Rotich presented a 2.1 trillion Kenyan shillings budget which is a 17 per cent increase from that of the fiscal year 2014/2015.

“The information and communication sector is one of the key sectors targeted in vision 2030 to help us achieve our growth and developmental objectives. Access to ICT will increase the country’s productivity and raise the competitiveness of local businesses in a knowledge based economy. The government is therefore committed to investing resources as well as providing a conducive environment for the ICT sector to thrive. In order to leverage on Information, Communication and Technology, I have allocated Kshs 1.9 billion for the continued roll out of IFMIS, Kshs 0.8 billion for Konza TechnoCity, and Kshs 0.25 billion for Digital Talent,” said Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury, Henry Rotich.

Mr Rotich added that the Government plans to roll out to all MDAs the eProcurement module, fully inbuilt with an active price reference to ensure Government does not procure any supplies above the market prices

He also added that The Government would publish ICT standards for all Government ICT consumables and enter into a negotiated framework agreement with established local dealers or assemblers at a discount as well as expand leasing to all MDAs in respect of depreciating assets and equipment.

“Only projects that have been appraised and found to be viable and whose cost is within reasonable margins of similar projects in the private sector shall commence implementation,” he added.

He also highlighted that all payments to Government would be moved onto the digital platform to ensure that all payments to government are made electronically so as to significantly reduce administrative costs, minimize leakages and expand access to payment points.