08 / Digital & Creative Economy
Digital & Creative Economy
Digitisation has reshaped how Kenyans access government services, backed by new fibre infrastructure and a growing push to formalise the creative economy.
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Digital & Creative Economy
353
Digitised services, 2022
23,000+
Digitised services today
30,000km+
Fibre optic cable laid
1.8M+
People trained in digital skills
4M+
Digital devices manufactured locally
316
Digital hubs, plus 400+ ICT labs built
Key Achievements
- Royalty collection services integrated into the eCitizen platform
- The Blank Tape Levy has collected over KSh 100 million for artistes
- Direct payment of Skiza earnings to musicians, cutting out middlemen
- New deals allow Kenyan creators to monetise content on global platforms
- A dedicated amphitheatre for creatives is under construction in Nairobi
- Government agencies, including Boma Yangu, now advertise using creatives, boosting their earnings
- Legal support extended to exploited artistes to help them regain control of their content
- NBO2 Data Centre launched in Nairobi, strengthening Kenya's digital infrastructure
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