NAIROBI, Kenya — Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau on Friday met officials from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) to discuss reforms aimed at digitising academic certification and accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in government.
Kabogo hosted Magdalene Kariuki, TBI’s Country Director, at the Ministry headquarters.
The talks centred on transitioning from paper-based degree certificates to secure Digital Verifiable Credentials that can be authenticated through trusted digital systems.
“Our discussions focused on establishing effective mechanisms for transitioning from paper-based degree certificates to secure Digital Verifiable Credentials that can be authenticated seamlessly,” Kabogo said.
He noted that the reform would enhance transparency, curb forgery, and strengthen academic integrity.
Kenya has, in recent years, grappled with cases of forged academic certificates in both public and private sectors.
Digitising credentials is expected to provide real-time verification for employers, institutions, and regulators, while reducing administrative bottlenecks.
The meeting also explored the responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence to improve efficiency and service delivery across government agencies.
“We explored the adoption and responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence to spur digital transformation, efficiency, and effective service delivery across government,” Kabogo added.
The engagement aligns with the government’s broader digital transformation agenda, which seeks to modernise public services and reduce paperwork through technology-driven solutions.
Present at the meeting were Charles Kinyeki, Digital and E-Government Advisor at TBI, and Andrew Tuitoek, AI and Innovation Lead at the Institute.
As Kenya deepens partnerships with international policy institutions, the proposed reforms signal a push toward institutional modernisation anchored in technology, accountability, and efficiency.
