A proposed policy seeks to create a State-run marketplace for datasets collected through platforms such as eCitizen and government agencies.
Kenya launches a national data marketplace to monetize 1,000+ datasets from eCitizen and state agencies over five years. This recognizes data as a strategic asset—a trend in Singapore and UK—creating revenue opportunities while addressing privacy and governance implications.
By
Vincent Owino
Business & Technology Reporter
Nation Media Group
The State plans to start selling non-personal data collected through platforms such as eCitizen in a bid to generate additional revenue from information sought by researchers, businesses, non-governmental organisations and innovators.
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