Local Governance and ICTs Research Network for Africa LOG-IN Africa State of ICTs and Local Governance in Kenya: Needs Analysis and Research Priorities

Abstract

This concept paper provides an overvie w of the state of ICTs and local governance in Kenya using secondary inform ation. It begins w ith an introduction, followed by two brief sections on socio-economic development and national governance in Kenya. The fourth and fifth sections, pr esents the local govern ance and ICTs and e- governance situation in Kenya with an empha sis on policy and strate gy. The sixth section undertakes a needs analysis, while the last section outlines the research priorities. Below is a brief summary of each of the sections.