The Kenyan government launched a new digital government initiative on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and inclusivity in service delivery.
The initiative, called Gava Mkononi, will allow Kenyans to access government services from anywhere in the world using their smartphones or other devices.
Speaking at the launch event, President William Ruto said that the digital government initiative was part of the government’s broader plan to transform the country into a digital economy.
“This is a major milestone in our journey towards a digital government,” he said. “Gava Mkononi will make it easier for Kenyans to access the services they need, regardless of where they are located.”
The initiative will be implemented in partnership with the private sector, and will see the establishment of Gava Express centers in more than 250,000 M-Pesa shops, 28,000 KCB shops, 40,000 Equity shops, and 22,000 Cooperative Bank shops.
These centers will provide access to government services to those who do not have smartphones.
In addition, the government will be introducing a single Pay Bill number, 222 222, for all government services.
This will make it easier for Kenyans to pay for government services, and will help to eliminate corruption.
The launch of Gava Mkononi was attended by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, and private sector partners.
The event also saw a couple get married on the E-Citizen Platform, a government-run online portal that provides access to a variety of government services.
The digital government initiative is a major step forward for Kenya, and is expected to have a significant impact on the way that government services are delivered.
The initiative is in line with the government’s Vision 2030, which aims to make Kenya a middle-income country by 2030.
The Ministry of Health has also announced the official launch of its innovative Gava Mkononi services, aimed at transforming healthcare accessibility and convenience for all Kenyan citizens.
The launch of the services is in line with ministry’s vision of implementing the Kenya health digital superhighway that will see linkage of health systems in a manner that supports data portability,end to end visibility of HPTs, electronic claims management and increases job creation for healthcare workers in a secure data protection manner.
The newly introduced platforms, include the Damu-KE platform and the pharmacovigilance platform at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) which will revolutionize the way individuals engage with healthcare services.
The Damu-KE platform serves as a comprehensive vein to vein blood management system,ensuring the availability of safe and timely blood transfusions for patients in need.
Through this service, individuals can easily request to donate blood,track the availability of blood units, and receive real-time updates, mitigating challenges faced during emergencies.
The pharmacovigilance platform at PPB enables individuals to report adverse drug reactions,ensuring the safety and monitoring of pharmaceutical productsinthe market.
This platform a plays vital role in safeguarding public health by collecting and analyzing data on adverse drug reactions, facilitating proactive measures in drug safety.
In line with the digital transformation agenda outlined in the Government’s Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda, the Ministry of Health has also launched Jali, an innovative WhatsApp Chatbot.
Jali provides a user-friendly cost-effective interface for individuals to seek medical advice, access information about health conditions,and receive timely reminders for appointments and medication schedules.
This easily accessible platform fosters engagement with healthcare professionals and access to relevant healthcare resources.
Additionally, the Ministry is envisioning the Digital Health Superhighway, which enables secure and efficient exchange of health information between healthcare providers and empower the client by offering the portability of patient data.
This platform ensures that medicalrecords, diagnostic reports, and prescriptions are easily accessible to authorized healthcare professionals,resulting in improved treatment outcomes and reduced medical errors.
Key benefits of the digital government initiative: Gava Mkononi
- Increased accessibility to government services for Kenyans living in remote areas or who do not have smartphones.
- Improved efficiency in service delivery, as Kenyans will be able to complete transactions online without having to visit government offices.
- Reduced corruption, as all government payments will be made through a single Pay Bill number.
- Increased inclusivity, as all Kenyans will have access to government services regardless of their income or social status.
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