Politics and policy
Hidden files expose rot at Lands ministry
A Lands ministry employee uses an old embossing machine to stamp title deeds and lease certificates. Digitising the registration process is seen as a way out of the mess at the ministry. Photo/HEZRON NJOROGE
Posted Monday, March 15 2010 at 00:00
The World Bank survey compares regulations in 11 regions in Kenya with that of 183 other countries and calls for reforms including digitising processes to improve the country’s standing as an investment destination.
The online system will make it convenient for people applying for licenses as they will have a one-stop-shop where they will find all the application forms.
Dr Ndemo says it will also make it easier for entrepreneurs to easily open up new businesses.
The informal sector is the leading employer in Kenya.
According to the Economic Survey 2009, the sector constituted 80 per cent of the total employment in Kenya as it provided 433,000 of the new jobs in 2008.
According to the PS, the government is already looking to increase revenue to Sh80 million up from Sh30 million when it activates the digitised company registry.
But Information ministry has one dilemma in their pursuit to digitise various government offices; Treasury did not set aside in the Budget funds for the programme, but Dr Ndemo says donors such as the World Bank have agreed to allocate funds for the project.
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