Kenya's Treasury to Automate Debt System Amid Mobile Tech and E-Commerce Trends

The National Treasury in Kenya is set to automate its debt management and resource mobilization systems to enhance fiscal transparency and accountability. This initiative aims to streamline operations and strengthen oversight in public financial management. This move comes as mobile phones are identified as the primary method Kenyans use to access e-commerce platforms, far outstripping desktop computer usage and reflecting a strong mobile-first digital economy. In the mobile sector, a new survey by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reveals that Airtel is the top choice for affordability among users. This finding on affordability surpasses rivals including Safaricom and comes amid concerns about high mobile data costs in the country.