Information Minister William Kabogo says Kenya wants to digitize all paper records. He thinks this change will help serve people better and grow the nation's money.
The minister wants all parts of the government to work as one team on this plan. His office will lead the way since they handle computer systems for all branches.
Kabogo met with top computer department staff. He asked all offices to convert their paper files into computer files, as he wants the whole system to work without paper.
"Before, each office tried to go digital by itself. My office will guide everyone to follow the same rules," Kabogo said. He gave his staff 90 days to stop using paper for letters and notes.
The minister said making records digital will fight the theft of public money. When people can see what the government does, they steal less.
"If all services run on computers, budget watchdogs can check spending as it happens. They can match plans with money set aside. This stops unpaid bills," he added.
The Lands office has spent 3.9 billion shillings to scan papers. But Kabogo wants them to stop making new paper files and use only digital ones.
Computer chief John Tanui said his work helps all other parts of the government run well. They need his office for internet and computer systems.
Tanui said digital businesses grow much faster than traditional businesses. His office helps prevent computer crime and false news.
The government plans to build 1,450 computer centers across Kenya. Some offices just took pictures of papers but kept working with paper files, which created more paperwork, not less.
"The Lands office made a new computer system with help from many groups. It works much better. We want to make it work in all their offices," Tanui said.
The minister wants all parts of the government to work as one team on this plan. His office will lead the way since they handle computer systems for all branches.
Kabogo met with top computer department staff. He asked all offices to convert their paper files into computer files, as he wants the whole system to work without paper.
"Before, each office tried to go digital by itself. My office will guide everyone to follow the same rules," Kabogo said. He gave his staff 90 days to stop using paper for letters and notes.
The minister said making records digital will fight the theft of public money. When people can see what the government does, they steal less.
"If all services run on computers, budget watchdogs can check spending as it happens. They can match plans with money set aside. This stops unpaid bills," he added.
The Lands office has spent 3.9 billion shillings to scan papers. But Kabogo wants them to stop making new paper files and use only digital ones.
Computer chief John Tanui said his work helps all other parts of the government run well. They need his office for internet and computer systems.
Tanui said digital businesses grow much faster than traditional businesses. His office helps prevent computer crime and false news.
The government plans to build 1,450 computer centers across Kenya. Some offices just took pictures of papers but kept working with paper files, which created more paperwork, not less.
"The Lands office made a new computer system with help from many groups. It works much better. We want to make it work in all their offices," Tanui said.
