Information Communication Technology (ICT)
ICT systems are deployed to serve various public needs and ultimately result in reduced turn-around time, reduced corruption, increased transparency, greater convenience, revenue growth and cost reduction. All this translates to operational efficiencies and effectiveness in customer service delivery.
The directorate is composed of:
- Applications Development
The ICT Applications Section provides value added services in the government for increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency, through the development and implementation of ICT solutions. Utilization of software applications and systems in key areas like public participation, health, tourism, agriculture, education, and e-commerce. - Telecommunications And Networks
The telecommunications and networks section deals with installation, configuration and maintenance of telecommunication equipment, wireless networks, and LAN/WANs. - ICT Technical Support
This section is involved in installation, configuration and maintenance of computer systems, specifications design and basic user training - ICT Projects & Capacity Building
This section is charged with management of County ICT Centers, community and staff ICT training. - Makueni Tech and Innovation Hub
Makueni Tech and Innovation Hub is geared at fostering and scaling-up innovation in Makueni County. The hub aims at allowing enterprise creation, supporting employment and competitiveness by providing open spaces where entrepreneurs, startups, young innovators and programmers can find training, mentoring, technical expertise to design market solutions to local challenges.
Tagline : Building toward an innovative ecosphere
Programmes: Women in STEM, Kids and Teens Bootcamps, Makueni hub academy – coding trainings/IOT/cisco/IBM, Techpreneurship, E-learning, Webinars