{"id":7118,"date":"2025-09-04T08:53:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/?p=7118"},"modified":"2025-09-04T08:53:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:53:35","slug":"tespok-strengthens-collaboration-with-ministry-of-devolution-to-drive-digital-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/?p=7118","title":{"rendered":"TESPOK Strengthens Collaboration with Ministry of Devolution to Drive Digital Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462718173-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462718173-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462718173-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462718173-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462718173-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462718173-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462718173-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TESPOK recently engaged with the <strong>Ministry of Devolution<\/strong>&nbsp;to explore ways in which government\u2013private sector collaboration can accelerate digital transformation in Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussions focused on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expanding ICT infrastructure and fibre network coverage nationwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering efficient e-services to citizens and ensuring universal connectivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridging the rural\u2013urban divide by making broadband more affordable and accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462715578-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462715578-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462715578-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462715578-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462715578-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462715578-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462715578-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462716794-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462716794-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462716794-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462716794-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462716794-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462716794-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tespok.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756462716794-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure 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Key priorities highlighted included supporting county governments in digitizing payments, simplifying access to services, and harmonizing wayleave charges \u2014 all of which will enhance partnerships with Internet Service Providers and improve service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working with stakeholders like TESPOK through established intergovernmental forums to strengthen collaboration and support Kenya\u2019s digital transformation journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At TESPOK, we remain committed to building a digitally inclusive Kenya and Africa through strong partnerships that drive innovation, efficiency, and access.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TESPOK recently engaged with the Ministry of Devolution&nbsp;to explore ways in which government\u2013private sector collaboration can accelerate digital transformation in Kenya. 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