By:
Kanto Kai Okanta
The
ICT Authority and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have
reaffirmed their commitment to leveraging technology to enhance service
delivery and accelerate digital transformation within Kenya’s justice sector.
The
discussions took place during a meeting led by ICT Authority Chief Executive
Officer Jessy Maruti and Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga,
bringing together senior officials from both institutions to review ongoing
collaboration and identify new opportunities for partnership.
The
engagement focused on key areas including secure government ICT infrastructure,
digital skills development, cloud-based productivity solutions, data
protection, systems integration, and the modernization of prosecutorial and
administrative processes.
During
the meeting, the ODPP acknowledged the ICT Authority’s support in providing ICT
equipment, software solutions, technical capacity building, and the deployment
of digital productivity tools such as Microsoft 365. The Authority has also
supported the management and enhancement of institutional systems as part of
broader digital transformation efforts.
The
Director of Public Prosecutions highlighted the impact of the Uadilifu Case
Management System, noting that the platform has improved efficiency in case
tracking and management throughout thev prosecution process.
ICT
Authority CEO Jessy Maruti commended the ODPP for its progress in digitization
and reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to supporting future system
enhancements and innovative digital solutions aimed at improving public service
delivery.c
As
part of the partnership, the ICT Authority also presented laptops to the ODPP
to support operational efficiency and strengthen the institution’s
technological capacity.
The
renewed collaboration is expected to further integrate technology into justice
sector operations, enhance efficiency, and improve access to prosecution
services for citizens across Kenya.
