Information and Communication Technology Authority (Kenya)

The Information and Communication Technology Authority is a Kenyan Government Owned Corporation tasked with rationalising and streamlining the management of all the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) functions of the Government of Kenya. The ICTA has a broad mandate that entails enforcing ICT standards in government and enhancing the supervision of its electronic communication. The authority also promotes ICT literacy, capacity, innovation and enterprise in line with the Kenya National ICT Masterplan 2017. [1]

For other uses, see Information and Communication Technology Authority.

Information and Communication Technology Authority
TypeGovernment-owned corporation
IndustryICT For Development
FoundedAugust 2013
Headquarters
Nairobi
,
Kenya
Key people
Hon. Edwin Ochieng Yinda, Chairman
Websitewww.icta.go.ke

The ICTA is a consolidation of three previously separate government agencies; the Information and Communication Technology Board of Kenya (ICT Board), the e-Government Directorate and the Government Information and Technology Services (GITS).[2]

Board of directors

References
  1. "ICTA Website". Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  2. "New authority to improve efficiency in ICT industry". Daily Nation. Nation Media Group. 19 August 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2015.


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