Kenya launches digital systems to enhance government efficiency and accountability

The Kenyan government has launched two digital systems aimed at enhancing efficiency and accountability in the public sector. The Presidential Directives Management Information System (PDMIS) and the Foreign Travel Information Management System (FOTIMS) were unveiled by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, in a ceremony attended by top government officials.

The PDMIS will track and monitor the execution of presidential directives, ensuring their implementation and providing robust tools for accountability. The FOTIMS will offer enhanced insights and ensure secure, centralized management of travel data, revolutionizing how foreign travel is obtained and managed across government entities.

The launch of these systems is part of a broader agenda of digital transformation in government, aimed at using ICT to drive meaningful change and ensure no one is left behind.

Deputy Chief of Staff, Eliud Owalo, who represented the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Mr. Felix Koskei, at the event noted the significance of the two systems in advancing accountability and transparency in government. The launch was graced by Deputy President H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, who delivered the keynote address.

The event was attended by top government officials, including Cabinet Secretaries Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u, Justin Muturi, Wycliffe Oparanya, and Beatrice Askul, as well as Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Principal Secretaries, and CEOs of parastatals.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye