Kenya Advances E-Government Agenda with ICT Upgrade for Justice Sector

The Government of Kenya has taken a further step in digitising public services with the rollout of ICT equipment to the Office of the Attorney General (AG) and Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP). The handover, delivered through the ICT Authority, is aimed at moving the AG’s office from largely paper-based processes to a more efficient, digitally enabled and citizen-focused legal service environment.

The initiative is expected to enhance automation and digitisation across legal and administrative functions, improving efficiency, accountability and public access to services. It forms part of broader national efforts to modernise public institutions and embed digital systems into service delivery.

The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation in the public sector, noting progress made in modernising operations within the Attorney General’s office and the Judiciary. The Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, John Tanui, highlighted advancements under Kenya’s digital transformation agenda, which focuses on connectivity, digitisation, training and institutional capacity building. He pointed to the deployment of devices and ICT tools through the ICT Authority, supported by development partners including the World Bank and the Universal Service Fund.

The Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor, said the newly issued equipment — including computers, laptops, printers, scanners, photocopiers and uninterruptible power supply units — will strengthen daily operations and speed up the digitisation of key registries such as marriage records. The upgrades are also expected to support improved transparency, data-driven policymaking and more responsive public services. Plans are also in place to digitise and preserve historical records dating back to 1900, while enhancing cybersecurity measures and building capacity in artificial intelligence. Public institutions and citizens will also be sensitised on the legal implications of emerging technologies.

The ICT Authority’s leadership, board and management were acknowledged for their role in coordinating the rollout in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy. The government said continued cooperation among ministries, agencies and beneficiary institutions remains central to building a modern, efficient and citizen-centred public service in Kenya.