Kenya is advancing its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) roadmap as the country moves towards a more connected and data-driven digital state.
The discussions took place during the Digital Transformation Public Sector Forum and Awards 2026, bringing together government and private-sector leaders to examine how DPI can support the next phase of Kenya’s digital transformation.
Participants included Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services Dr Richard Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Steve Isaboke EBS, Greydale Africa CEO Lavinniah Muthoni, alongside leaders from government and private institutions.
The discussions focused on developing a trusted, inclusive and future-ready DPI that allows government institutions to securely exchange data, reuse digital capabilities and provide more seamless services to citizens.
Three areas were identified as central to Kenya’s DPI approach: access, trust and interoperability. Access focuses on inclusion, equity and universal connectivity, while trust covers privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, accountability and mechanisms for redress. Interoperability aims to reduce institutional silos through common standards, open APIs and shared digital infrastructure.
Digital identity, secure digital payments, trusted data exchange and digital credentials are expected to form key components of the infrastructure. These capabilities could enable citizens to access services across institutions without repeatedly submitting the same information.
The approach also places the citizen experience at the centre of digital transformation. Its intended outcomes include fewer requests for duplicate documents, fewer physical visits to government offices, faster service completion, secure transactions and more seamless services across institutions.
The discussions highlighted a shift from developing standalone government systems towards connecting and reusing existing infrastructure. Shared digital infrastructure could support innovation, private-sector participation and the development of new digital services.
Kenya’s DPI roadmap therefore reflects a broader move from digitising individual government services towards building an interconnected digital state, with shared infrastructure providing the foundation for more integrated public services.
