During the round-table, the Embassy highlighted its work in the digitalization space, where it has build up a track-record in supporting an enabling business climate through digital interventions. This work includes, for example, the digitization of processes of the Judiciary to improve effectiveness and efficiency in handling commercial disputes and the development of an Investment Single Window at KenInvest to facilitate investment in Kenya and increase Kenya’s ability to attract and monitor investments. The Judiciary and KenInvest explained the importance of this work, in terms of cost and time efficiency, as well as effectiveness of their work. It was equally highlighted that the Dutch private sector is playing an important role in supporting Kenya in its digital transformation process. 

The Government of Kenya, represented by the Ministry of ICT, shared its priorities as set out in the National Digital Masterplan, focusing on better connectivity and infrastructure; digitization of government records and automation of all Government systems to maximize the benefits of interoperable government services, products and data management; digital skills development; and digital innovation, entrepreneurship and digital business. They mentioned that this work is well on track at the front end of processes. However, support is needed on the back-end of things, in terms of data management, security and interoperability between various systems. 
Several challenges were mentioned by participants hampering the digital transformation: connectivity remains unequal in Kenya, skills are lacking and there are gaps in the legal and policy framework. As the transformation process differs per sector, participants mentioned a deep dive into digital opportunities in specific sectors would be a useful follow up.