Cyberattacks are increasing, digital skills are uneven, and internet access remains weaker in rural and coastal regions. It is in this context that the book, Understanding Technology in the Context of National Development: Critical Reflections, becomes deeply relevant, not just as a global analysis but as a practical guide for Kenya’s development journey. Digital platforms should quietly strengthen public services instead of creating parallel systems that confuse users and waste public funds. It requires investment in connectivity, local skills development, training programmes and incentives for private sector participation. If Kenya can shift from celebrating innovation to mastering systems, skills and accountability, technology can finally deliver the development dividends it promises.

Source: Standard Digital January 14, 2026 13:30 UTC