Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (Kenya)
Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (Kenya)
About

The Ministry of Information , Communications and Technology (ICT) has responsibility for formulating, administering, managing and developing the Information, Broadcasting and Communication policy. In May, 2016, through an Executive Order No. 1/2016, the Ministry was split into two state Departments.
The State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications and The State Department of ICT and Innovation.

Vision
To make Kenya a competitive knowledge-based economy.

Mission
To facilitate universal access to ICT infrastructure and services all over the country

Mandate
The mandate of the Ministry as derived from Presidential Executive Order No.1/2016 of May 2016 comprises the formulation of policies and laws that regulate standards and services in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector, Telecommunications and the Media industry. It  is also charged with the responsibility of developing  and administering  ICT standards, building  capacity of mass media and ICT, and the dissemination of public information through the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).

Core Values

  • Accountability and transparency
  • Equity and equality
  • Professionalism and ethical practices
  • Teamwork and passion for results
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Innovativeness and creativity
  • Efficiency and effectiveness
  • Patriotism
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Type of organization

1 office

Company Offices

  • Kenya (headquarters)
  • Nairobi
  • Ministry of Information, Communications and Telecommunication Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Ave. Koinange Street