Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has reaffirmed the government's commitment to making the more than 33,000 government services that are already digitised on E-citizen fully accessible online for persons with disabilities.
Speaking during the official opening of the 6th Inclusive Africa Conference in Nairobi on Tuesday, Kabogo said that the Ministry will partner with innovators, leading global technology companies, and organisations representing persons with disabilities to drive forward Kenya's digital accessibility agenda.
He said that central to this effort is the implementation of the Accessibility Standard for Digital Products, which is already transforming how organisations design and deliver digital services. "We are determined to equip at least 20 million Kenyans with digital literacy skills by 2027, including individuals who are blind, deaf, or living with mobility, cognitive, or learning disabilities," said Kabogo, adding that digital accessibility is not a luxury; it is a right and an essential pillar of our national development.
Principal Secretary for the State Department for Social Services and Senior Citizen Affairs Joseph Motari, said the government is committed to accelerating progress toward universal digital inclusion. "Our priority is not only to bridge the remaining gaps in both physical and digital infrastructure," said Motari, adding that they will also leverage emerging technologies and cutting-edge assistive innovations.
