The Kenya School of Government has launched the e-Learning and Information Technology Institute to provide specialized training in digital technologies and artificial intelligence. This move aims to enhance the digital skills of public servants and improve service delivery in the public sector. The institute will offer training, conduct research, and provide consultancy and advisory services to public institutions. This development is expected to accelerate digital transformation across the public service.
The launch of the institute coincides with the graduation of the first cohort of the KSG DigiKen programme, implemented in partnership with UNESCO and Oxford University. The programme attracted 2,730 public officers and other learners from both the public and private sectors. Out of these, 1,239 successfully completed the course, which focuses on digital transformation and artificial intelligence in government. This milestone demonstrates the government's commitment to enhancing digital skills among public servants.
According to Professor Nura Mohammed, Director General of the Kenya School of Government, the establishment of the institute comes at a critical time when digital platforms, data, and artificial intelligence are increasingly influencing the delivery of government services. The institute will consolidate the school's efforts in e-learning, information technology, and digital transformation. It will also strengthen the school's capacity to offer training, conduct research, and provide consultancy and advisory services.
The institute will collaborate with public institutions to identify emerging skills gaps and design practical training programmes aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the public service. This partnership is expected to enhance the capacity of public servants to effectively use digital technologies and artificial intelligence in their work. The institute's programmes will be tailored to address the specific needs of the public sector.
The launch of the e-Learning and Information Technology Institute is a significant milestone in the government's efforts to enhance digital skills among public servants. The institute will provide a platform for public servants to acquire specialized skills in digital technologies and artificial intelligence. This development is expected to improve service delivery in the public sector and enhance the overall efficiency of government operations.
The KSG DigiKen programme is part of the government's efforts to enhance digital skills among public servants. The programme was implemented through the UNESCO-Oxford Massive Open Online Course on Digital Transformation and AI in Government. The success of the programme demonstrates the potential for online learning platforms to enhance skills development among public servants.
The establishment of the e-Learning and Information Technology Institute is a significant step towards achieving the government's goal of enhancing digital skills among public servants. The institute will play a critical role in accelerating digital transformation across the public service. With the launch of the institute, public servants will have access to specialized training in digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
Key points
- The Kenya School of Government has launched the e-Learning and Information Technology Institute to provide specialized training in digital technologies and artificial intelligence to public servants.
- The institute will collaborate with public institutions to identify emerging skills gaps and design practical training programmes aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the public service.
- The launch of the institute coincides with the graduation of the first cohort of the KSG DigiKen programme, which attracted 2,730 public officers and other learners.
