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ISSN 0856-0331X
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
ACT SUPPLEMENT
No. 10 20 th September, 2019
To the Gazette of the United Republic of Tanzania No.39 Vol. 100 dated 20 thr September, 2019
Printed by the Government Printer, Dodoma by Order of Government
THE e-GOVERNMENT ACT, 2019
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Section Title
PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title and commencement.
2. Application.
3. Interpretation.
PART II
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AUTHORITY
4. Establishment of Authority.
5. Functions of Authority.
6. Powers of Authority.
PART III
ADMINISTRATION OF THE AUTHORITY
7. Establishment of Board.
8. Functions of Board.
9. Committees of Board.
10. Delegation of functions and powers of Board.
11. Director General.
12. Functions of Director General.
13. Directors and other staff of Authority.
14. Appeal.

ion of functions and powers of Board.
11. Director General.
12. Functions of Director General.
13. Directors and other staff of Authority.
14. Appeal.

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PART IV
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF e-GOVERNMENT
15. e-Government governance structure and processes. 16. National e-Government Steering Committee. 17. e-Government Technical Committee. 18. Institutional ICT Steering Committee. 19. Meetings of committees. 20. Operations, accountability and working relationship of committees. 21. Establishment of ICT Management Unit. 22. e-Government management. PART V
e-GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS
23. e-Government infrastructure. 24. ICT Projects. 25. e-Government systems. 26. Government ICT resources. PART VI
e-GOVERNMENT SERVICES
27. Recognition of e-Government services. 28. Delivery of e-Government services. 29. Reduction of paper documents. 30. Electronic records. 31. Payment of money and issuance of receipt in electronic form. 32. Publication of documents in electronic Gazette. 33. Electronic communication of Government. 34. Audit of documents in electronic form. 35. Delivery of services by service provider. PART VII
e-GOVERNMENT SECURITY
36. Establishment of e-Government Security Operations Center. 37.

c form. 35. Delivery of services by service provider. PART VII
e-GOVERNMENT SECURITY
36. Establishment of e-Government Security Operations Center. 37.

ICT security governance and management. 38. ICT security operations. 39. Security of ICT assets. 40. Identity and access management. 41. ICT security incident management. 42. Information system continuity management.

s. 39. Security of ICT assets. 40. Identity and access management. 41. ICT security incident management. 42. Information system continuity management.

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43. Information systems acquisition, development and maintenance.
44. Human resource security.
45. Physical and environment security.
46. ICT security compliance and audit.
PART VIII
ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT DATA MANAGEMENT
47. Electronic data management.
48. Data sharing and exchange.
49. Data standards.
PART IX
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
50. Funds of Authority.
51. Financial management.
52. Estimates of income and expenditure and financial control.
53. Expenditure of fund.
54. Financial year.
55. Accounts and audit.
56. Annual report.
PART X
GENERAL PROVISIONS
57. Offences and penalties.
58. General penalty.
59. Restriction on execution against property of Authority.
60. Regulations.
61. Rules, guidelines, code of ethics and conducts.
PART XI
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
Amendment of the Electronic Transactions Act
(Cap. 442)
62. Construction.
63. Amendment of long title.
64. Addition of section 12A.
65. Repeal of Part III.

ment of the Electronic Transactions Act
(Cap. 442)
62. Construction.
63. Amendment of long title.
64. Addition of section 12A.
65. Repeal of Part III.

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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
NO. 10 OF 2019
I ASSENT
JOHN POMBE JOSEPH MAGUFULI
President
[19th
September, 2019]
An Act to make provisions for e-Government services; the establishment of
the e-Government Authority and its administration; management
and operations of e-Government services; management of
electronic data and for other related matters.
ENACTED by Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania.
PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Short title and
commencement 1. This Act may be cited as the e-Government Act,
2019 and shall come into operation on such date as the
Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette, appoint.
Application 2. This Act shall apply to all public institutions of the
Government of the United Republic.
Interpretation 3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires -
“asset” means any property owned by the Authority whether
tangible or intangible, including physical property,
land, shares or proprietary rights;

s -
“asset” means any property owned by the Authority whether
tangible or intangible, including physical property,
land, shares or proprietary rights;

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“Authority” means the e-Government Authority
established under section 4;
“availability” means ensuring timely and reliable access to
and use of information;
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the e-Government
Authority established under section 7;
“confidentiality” means preserving authorized restrictions on
access and disclosure, including means for protecting
personal privacy and proprietary information;
“critical application software” means application software
which is used to deliver or perform core
institutions or Government business processes;
“critical system” means a system which is used to deliver or
perform core institutions or Government business
processes;
“data” means any information presented in an electronic
form;
“Director General” means the Director General of the
Authority appointed under section 11;
“e-Government” means the use of information and
communication technologies (ICT) by the
Government to deliver public services;
“e-Government initiative” means any intervention taken by
public institution for the purpose of implementing e-
government;
“e-Government security” means ICT security in the
public sector;
“e-Government services” means all services which are
delivered by public institutions by electronic means;
“e-Government Technical Committee” means the e-
Government Technical Committee established under
section 17;
“electronic communication” means any transfer of sign,
signal or computer data of any nature transmitted in
whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic,
photoelectronic, photo optical or in any other similar
form;
"electronic record" means a record that is created, generated,
sent, communicated, received, stored or accessed by
electronic means;
“ICT disposal” means ICT equipment and software
disposal;
“ICT infrastructure” means composite hardware, software,
network resources and services required for the

l” means ICT equipment and software
disposal;
“ICT infrastructure” means composite hardware, software,
network resources and services required for the

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existence, operation and management of an enterprise
ICT environment;
“ICT project” means a project for acquiring, sourcing or
improving ICT infrastructure or systems for
undertaking e-Government initiatives;
“ICT Security” means protecting information systems from
unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption,
modification, or destruction in order to provide
confidentiality, integrity and availability;
“ICT system” means an ICT set-up consisting of hardware,
software, data, communication technology and
people who use them;
“Institutional ICT Steering Committee” means the
Institutional ICT Steering Committee established
under section 18;
“integrity” means guarding against improper information
modification or destruction, and includes ensuring
information non-repudiation and authenticity;
“interoperability” means the ability of different information
technology systems and software applications to
communicate, exchange data and
use of information that has been exchanged;
“metadata” means a set of data that describes and provides
information about other data;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for e-
Government;
“National e-Government Steering Committee” means the
National e-Government Steering Committee
established under section 16;
“public institution” Means ministries, independent
departments, regional secretariats, local government
authorities, executive agencies, parastatal
organizations, public corporations or any other
Government autonomous or semi-autonomous
institutions;
Cap 309 “record” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Records
and Archives Management Act;
“service provider” means an organization, business or
individual which offers electronic service to a public
institution.

and Archives Management Act;
“service provider” means an organization, business or
individual which offers electronic service to a public
institution.

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PART II
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AUTHORITY
Establishment of
Authority 4.-(1) There is established an Authority to be known
as ‘e-Government Authority’, also known in its acronym as
“e-GA”. (2) The Authority established under subsection (1)
shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a
common seal and shall, in its corporate name, be capable of:
(a) suing and being sued;
(b) acquiring, holding and disposing of movable and
immovable property;
(c) exercising the powers and performing the
functions conferred upon it by or under this Act;
and
(d) entering into any contract or other transaction,
and doing or suffering to do all such other acts
and things which a body corporate may lawfully
perform, do or suffer to be done. (3) Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this
section, the Attorney General shall have the right, through the
Solicitor General, to intervene in any suit or matter instituted
by or against the Authority. Cap.

Attorney General shall have the right, through the
Solicitor General, to intervene in any suit or matter instituted
by or against the Authority. Cap.

5 (4) Where the Attorney General intervenes in any
matter in pursuance of subsection (3), the provisions of the
Government Proceedings Act, shall apply in relation to the
proceedings of that suit or matter as if it had been instituted
by or against the Government:
Provided that, the requirement of ninety days notice
of intention to sue the Government as stipulated under the
Government Proceedings Act shall not apply where the
Attorney General intervenes under this section. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of
subsection (2), the Authority shall have a duty to notify
the Attorney General of any impending suit or intention
to institute a suit or matter against the Authority. Functions of
Authority 5.-(1) The Authority shall coordinate, oversee and
promote e-Government initiatives and enforce e-Government
related policies, laws, regulations, standards and guidelines in
public institutions. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the functions

overnment
related policies, laws, regulations, standards and guidelines in
public institutions. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the functions

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of the Authority shall be to:
(a) promote and provide quality e-Government
services to public institutions;
(b) enforce compliance by public institutions to the
National ICT Policy, e-Government related
policies, laws, regulations, standards and
guidelines during planning, acquisition,
implementation, delivery, support and
maintenance of ICT infrastructure and systems;
(c) provide guidance and assistance on e-
Government initiatives to public institutions;
(d) approve software and hardware to be used by
public institutions;
(e) promote cooperation and coordination among
users and providers of ICT services in public
institutions;
(f) ensure end to end visibility of Government ICT
systems and other systems offering services to
the Government including undertaking periodic
audits of them;
(g) ensure integration and interoperability of
Government ICT systems and other systems
offering services to the Government;
(h) enhance capacity of public institutions to
implement e-Government initiatives;
(i) set technical standards and procedures for
information and communication technology
planning, acquisition, implementation,
acceptance, support, sustainance, disposal, risk
management, data protection, security and
contingency management for public institutions;
(j) in collaboration with other relevant authorities,
undertake ICT systems audits and ICT security
assessments on Government ICT systems and
other private ICT systems offering services to the
Government;
(k) facilitate public institutions to access shared ICT
infrastructure and systems;
(l) monitor and evaluate e-Government
implementation in the Public institutions;
(m) facilitate and support implementation of all
sector specific ICT systems and services;
(n) advise the Government on implementation of e-
Government;

) facilitate and support implementation of all
sector specific ICT systems and services;
(n) advise the Government on implementation of e-
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(o) facilitate public access to e-Government services;
(p) provide technical advice on ICT human resources
recruitment and development in public
institutions;
(q) promote e-Government research, development
and innovation in public institutions;
(r) establish and maintain secure shared Government
ICT infrastructure and systems;
(s) develop mechanisms for enforcement of ICT
security standards and guidelines, provision of
support on ICT security operations, and
implementation of Government-wide cyber
security strategies;
(t) provide technical advice on Government
business process re-engineering and integration;
and
(u) perform such other functions as may be
conferred on the Authority by this Act or any
other written law. Powers of Authority 6.

nd integration;
and
(u) perform such other functions as may be
conferred on the Authority by this Act or any
other written law. Powers of Authority 6.

The Authority shall, in the performance of its
functions under this Act have powers to:
(a) demand any information, document, record or
report in respect of any ICT related system,
infrastructure, project or initiative from any
public institution;
(b) commission or undertake investigations or
performance audits on any ICT project, systems
and infrastructure in the public institutions;
(c) inspect any ICT project, systems and
infrastructure to ensure compliance with e-
Government standards and guidelines by any
public institution;
(d) manage complaints related to e-Government
services from public, service providers or any
other person;
(e) commission or undertake any study relevant to
the determination of any decision made in
executing ICT projects in the public institutions;
(f) stop any implementation of ICT project by
public institution which is not in compliance with
e-Government standards and guidelines;
(g) demand physical or logical access to any public
institution ICT systems, infrastructure, or

compliance with
e-Government standards and guidelines;
(g) demand physical or logical access to any public
institution ICT systems, infrastructure, or

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networks for the purposes of conducting ICT
audits or ICT security assessments. (h) require any public institution to-
(i) furnish any information or produce any
record or any document relating to ICT
projects, systems or infrastructure; or
(ii) answer all relevant questions relating to
e-Government initiatives;
(i) examine records or other documents and take
copies or extracts therefrom; and
(j) request any professional or technical assistance
from any appropriate body within or outside the
United Republic. PART III
ADMINISTRATION OF THE AUTHORITY
Establishment of
Board 7.-(1) There shall be a Board of Directors of the
Authority to be known as e-Government Authority Board
which shall be the governing body of the Authority.

) There shall be a Board of Directors of the
Authority to be known as e-Government Authority Board
which shall be the governing body of the Authority.

(2) The Board shall be composed of the Chairman
who shall be appointed by the President and eight other
members to be appointed by the Minister as follows:
(a) a member from the Ministry responsible for e-
Government;
(b) a member from the institution responsible for
revenue collection;
(c) a member from public higher learning
institution;
(d) a member from the Ministry responsible for
communication;
(e) a law officer from the Office of the Attorney
General;
(f) a member from the Ministry responsible for local
government Authorities; and
(g) two members as the Minister may consider
necessary. (3) The Minister shall, in appointing members under
subsection (2)-
(a) ensure that at least three members are experts in
ICT, finance and tax management or
telecommunication engineering; and
(b) have due regard to gender. (4) The Director-General shall be the Secretary to the

finance and tax management or
telecommunication engineering; and
(b) have due regard to gender. (4) The Director-General shall be the Secretary to the

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Board. (5) The provisions of the Schedule shall have effect
as to the tenure of office of the members, proceedings of the
Board and other matters relating to the Board. Functions of
Board 8.

e shall have effect
as to the tenure of office of the members, proceedings of the
Board and other matters relating to the Board. Functions of
Board 8.

Functions of the Board shall include to-
(a) advise the Minister on matters relating to e-
Government initiatives;
(b) approve and monitor the implementation of
policies pertaining to the Authority;
(c) approve career development plans, staffing levels
and terms and conditions of service for the staff
of the Authority;
(d) appoint and confirm managerial staff of the
Authority;
(e) conduct managerial oversight and review the
activities and performance of management of the
Authority;
(f) evaluate the performance of the entire
management team and take necessary measures;
(g) exercise disciplinary power over managerial staff
of the Authority;
(h) ensure effective and efficient use of resources of
the Authority;
(i) approve the Authority’s corporate strategic plan,
annual work programme and annual budget;
(j) approve financial and performance reports of the
Authority;
(k) report to the Minister the progress of the business
of the Authority on quarterly basis; and
(l) perform any other functions as may, subject to
the provisions of this Act, be directed by the
Minister.

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of the Authority on quarterly basis; and
(l) perform any other functions as may, subject to
the provisions of this Act, be directed by the
Minister.

Committees of
Board 9.-(1) The Board shall, for the purpose of facilitation
of performance of its functions under this Act, establish such
number of committees to perform specific functions as the
Board may determine. (2) The committee established under subsection (1)
shall perform the functions of the Board upon such terms and
conditions as the Board may determine. Delegation of
functions and 10.-(1) The Board may, subject to such terms and

s of the Board upon such terms and
conditions as the Board may determine. Delegation of
functions and 10.-(1) The Board may, subject to such terms and

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powers of Board conditions as it deems necessary, delegate to any committee
of the Board or to the Director General any functions or
powers vested in it by this Act or any other written law:
Provided that, the Board shall not delegate its powers
to-
(a) prescribe fees, charges and commissions;
(b) borrow or lend money; and
(c) appointment of management staff of the
Authority. (2) Any power or function so delegated shall be
exercised or performed by the committee of the Board or
Director General in the name and on behalf of the Board. (3) Notwithstanding the delegation made under subsection
(1), the Board may exercise any power or perform any
function so delegated under this Act. Director General 11.-(1) There shall be a Director General to be
appointed by the President who shall be the chief executive
officer and accounting officer accountable to the Board for
the proper administration and management of the functions
and affairs of the Authority.

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officer and accounting officer accountable to the Board for
the proper administration and management of the functions
and affairs of the Authority.

(2) A person shall not qualify for appointment as a
Director General unless that person-
(a) is a holder of at least a post graduate degree in
the field of computer science, information
technology, data communication or electronic
engineering and telecommunication or its
equivalent from a recognized university; and
(b) has at least five years working experience in
managerial position in the field stipulated in
paragraph (a). (3) The Director General shall, subject to his
satisfactory performance, hold office for a period of five
years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one more
term. Functions of
Director General 12.-(1) Without prejudice to the generality of section
11, the Director General shall be responsible for the-
(a) management and operations of the Authority;
(b) management of the funds, property and business
of the Authority;
(c) appointment, confirmation, promotion and

ent and operations of the Authority;
(b) management of the funds, property and business
of the Authority;
(c) appointment, confirmation, promotion and

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discipline of staff of the Authority other than
managerial staff;
(d) promotion of training and career development of
all staff of the Authority; and
(e) management of other human resources and
administration related issues of all staff of the
Authority. Cap. 298
(2) In fulfilling the responsibilities stated under
subsection (1), the Director General shall comply with the
provisions of the Public Service Act and such other relevant
laws as may be required. Directors and other
staff of Authority 13.-(1) There shall be such number of directors and
other staff of the Authority in such number and categories as
may be required to manage and perform the functions of the
Authority under this Act. (2) In the performance of their functions under this
Act, the directors and other staff of the Authority shall be
accountable and report to the Director General. Appeal 14. A person who is aggrieved with the decision of
the Board or of the Director General may seek remedy in
accordance with the Public Service Act.

eal 14. A person who is aggrieved with the decision of
the Board or of the Director General may seek remedy in
accordance with the Public Service Act.

PART IV
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF e-GOVERNMENT
e-Government
governance
structure and
processes
15.-(1) There shall be established e-Government
governance structure and processes in the Public Service to
govern and control the implementation and proper use of ICT
in public institutions. (2) The e-Government governance structure under
subsection (1) shall include National e-Government Steering
Committee, e-Government Technical Committee and
Institutional e-Government Steering Committee. National e-
Government
Steering Committee
16.-(1) There is established a National e-Government
Steering Committee for overseeing national e-Government
matters. (2) The National e-Government Steering Committee

established a National e-Government
Steering Committee for overseeing national e-Government
matters. (2) The National e-Government Steering Committee

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shall be composed of the following members:
(a) the Chief Secretary who shall be the Chairman;
(b) the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry
responsible for e-Government;
(c) the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry
responsible for ICT;
(d) the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry
responsible for finance;
(e) the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry
responsible for Local Government;
(f) the Deputy Attorney General; and
(g) the Director General. (3) The National e-Government Steering Committee
shall perform the following functions:
(a) provide strategic and policy direction required to
drive the transformation of the public service
delivery and administration in the digital age;
(b) approve cross cutting ICT policies, strategies,
master plan and directives in the Government;
(c) advise on key ICT projects and programmes to
ensure synergistic and cost-effective adoption of
ICT in the Government;
(d) advise the Minister on all matters relating to e-
Government; and
(e) perform such other functions as may be directed
by the Minister.

Government;
(d) advise the Minister on all matters relating to e-
Government; and
(e) perform such other functions as may be directed
by the Minister.

(4) The Ministry responsible for e-Government shall
serve as secretariat to the National e-Government Steering
Committee. (5) The e-Government Steering Committee shall
prepare semi annual report of its deliberations and submit the
report to the Minister. e-Government
Technical
Committee
17.-(1) The Minister shall establish e-Government
Technical Committee for providing technical guidance to
public institutions on implementation of ICT initiatives. (2) The e-Government Technical Committee shall be
appointed among heads of ICT of ministries and ICT
technical directors of public institutions. (3) The Chairman of e-Government Technical

tee shall be
appointed among heads of ICT of ministries and ICT
technical directors of public institutions. (3) The Chairman of e-Government Technical

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Committee shall be appointed by the Minister and the
Secretary shall be appointed by the Authority. (4) The e-Government Technical Committee shall
perform the following functions:
(a) to review and recommend on e-Government
policies for adoption by all public institutions;
(b) to review and recommend on e-Government
master plan and strategies for adoption by all
public institutions;
(c) to approve e-Government standards and practices
to facilitate data sharing across public
institutions;
(d) to review and recommend on key national e-
Government Projects and programmes;
(e) to provide technical guidance on resolving
conflicts on implementation of key ICT projects
and initiatives in public institutions;
(f) advise the National e-Government Steering
Committee on all matters relating to e-
Government; and
(g) perform such other functions as may be directed
by the Authority or the National e-Government
Steering Committee. (5) The e-Government Technical Committee shall,
in the performance of its functions under this Act, be
accountable and report to the National e-Government
Steering Committee.

hnical Committee shall,
in the performance of its functions under this Act, be
accountable and report to the National e-Government
Steering Committee.

(6) The e-Government Technical Committee shall
prepare reports of its deliberations on quarterly basis and
submit to the e-Government Steering Committee. (7) The e-Government Technical Committee may,
for efficient operation of its functions under subsection (4),
form such number of subcommittees to perform technical
functions as it may determine. Institutional ICT
Steering Committee 18.-(1) The accounting officer of each public
institution shall establish an Institutional ICT Steering
Committee for providing technical guidance on
implementation of ICT initiatives. (2) The Institutional ICT Steering Committee shall be
composed of a minimum of six and maximum of seven
members as follows:
(a) accounting officer who shall be the Chairman;

CT Steering Committee shall be
composed of a minimum of six and maximum of seven
members as follows:
(a) accounting officer who shall be the Chairman;

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(b) head of ICT who shall provide secretariat to the
Committee;
(c) head of planning;
(d) head of procurement;
(e) Chief Internal Auditor;
(f) Chief Accountant; and
(g) at least one head of key business unit.

ttee;
(c) head of planning;
(d) head of procurement;
(e) Chief Internal Auditor;
(f) Chief Accountant; and
(g) at least one head of key business unit.

(3) The Institutional ICT Steering Committee shall
perform the following functions:
(a) to review and approve ICT policy and strategy of
the institution;
(b) to review and provide advice on ICT investment
portfolio and priorities;
(c) to ensure alignment of ICT with the
organization’s business needs;
(d) to ensure e-Government guidelines and standards
are implemented by the institution;
(e) to ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation
of institutional ICT projects;
(f) to review and approve institutional disaster
recovery plan and ensure its effective
implementation;
(g) to approve any other institutional e-Government
sub-committee as may, from time to time, be
constituted and address specific ICT related
matters;
(h) to prepare and submit quarterly Ministerial e-
Government progress report to the Authority; and
(i) to perform such other functions as may be
directed by the accounting officer or the
Authority. (4) Institutional ICT Steering Committee for public
institution other than Ministry, Region or Local Government
Authority shall be composed of members from the Ministry
under which the public institution belongs.

n other than Ministry, Region or Local Government
Authority shall be composed of members from the Ministry
under which the public institution belongs.

(5) Institutional ICT Steering Committee for Local
Government Authorities shall be composed of members from
the Region in which the Local Government Authority
belongs. (6) For effective data, security and service
governance, public institutions may establish such other
potential management sub-committees.

ty
belongs. (6) For effective data, security and service
governance, public institutions may establish such other
potential management sub-committees.

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(7) The Institutional ICT Technical Committee shall
prepare quarterly report of its deliberations and submit to the
e-Government Technical Committee. Meetings of
Committees 19.-(1) The Committees established under sections
16, 17 and 18 shall, for the purpose of performing their
respective functions, hold such number of meetings or
deliberations of matters under this Act. (2) The Committees may, during the meeting, co-opt
any person whose presence is in its opinion desirable in the
deliberation of meeting of the committees. Operations,
accountability and
working
relationship of
committees
20. The Minister may make regulations prescribing
matters relating to the operations, accountability, working
relationship of the committees and other relevant matters. Establishment ICT
Management Unit 21.-(1) For the better carrying out the provisions of
this Act, there shall be established in every public institution
an ICT Management Unit with such number of staff as may
be required for efficient performance of functions in the
respective public institution.

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an ICT Management Unit with such number of staff as may
be required for efficient performance of functions in the
respective public institution.

(2) The ICT Management Unit shall consist of ICT
specialists with appropriate qualifications. (3) The ICT Management Unit shall be headed by a
person with appropriate academic and professional
qualification and experience in ICT. (4) The head of ICT Management Unit shall report
directly to the accounting officer of the public institution. (5) For the purpose of this section, “ICT management
unit” includes directorate, department or unit responsible for
ICT matters in the public institution. e-government
management 22.-(1) A public institution shall ensure that e-
Government initiatives are managed in compliance with
guidelines issued by the Minister and technical standards and
guidelines issued by the Authority. (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), a public
institution shall, on annual basis, conduct self-assessment on
the implementation of e-Government initiatives and submit a
copy of the report to the Authority.

on shall, on annual basis, conduct self-assessment on
the implementation of e-Government initiatives and submit a
copy of the report to the Authority.

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(3) The Authority shall ensure that e-Government
initiatives within public institutions are managed in
compliance with guidelines issued by the Authority. PART V
e-GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS
e-Government
infrastructure 23.-(1) For the purpose of ensuring that the
Government has maximum optimization of infrastructure,
public institutions shall use Government approved
communication infrastructure for any communication. (2) For the purpose of ensuring cost effectiveness and
ICT readiness, construction of any Government owned
infrastructure such as roads, railways, buildings and such
other infrastructure shall, subject to the guidelines issued by
the Authority-
(a) include ICT Infrastructure as part of the project
design in accordance with the standards,
conditions or guidelines issued by the Authority;
(b) share all the necessary ICT design with the
Authority; and
(c) provide necessary environment for installation of
communication infrastructure.

ty;
(b) share all the necessary ICT design with the
Authority; and
(c) provide necessary environment for installation of
communication infrastructure.

(3) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary,
the installation of Government ICT infrastructure in road,
railway or any reserve shall not be subject to any charges. ICT Projects 24.-(1) Each public institution shall implement ICT
projects in compliance with technical standards and
guidelines as may be prescribed by the Authority. (2) For the purpose of ensuring compliance with
technical standards and guidelines and avoiding duplication
of efforts, any institution that intends to implement ICT
project shall submit to the Authority for advice and-
(a) provide details of the projects during the
planning stage and receive clearance from the
Authority before solicitation of the funds;
(b) formulate a competent project team;
(c) Maintain all necessary project documents;
and
(d) submit final project report to the Authority in
a format provided by the Authority.

roject team;
(c) Maintain all necessary project documents;
and
(d) submit final project report to the Authority in
a format provided by the Authority.

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e-Government
systems 25. Public institutions shall, for the purpose of e-
Government system sustainability, reliability, continuity and
availability-
(a) in the case of development of new system-
(i) prepare all the necessary requirements
and initial documentation based on the
set of standards and guidelines as
provided by the Government and share
with the Authority;
(ii) involve relevant stakeholders and avoid
duplication;
(iii) where applicable, use Government
centralized systems instead of
developing new system;
(iv) formulate government competent team to
participate in the system development;
and
(v) submit all system development reports to
the Authority. (b) in the case of system deployment and hosting-
(i) assess the system and produce
assessment report before deployment in
the production environment; and
(ii) host the system to the Government
approved hosting environment.

nd produce
assessment report before deployment in
the production environment; and
(ii) host the system to the Government
approved hosting environment.

(c) in the case of system operations and
maintenance-
(i) ensure availability of competent staff to
support the system operations;
(ii) establish user support mechanism of the
system; and
(iii) undertake regular maintenance of the
system when required. Government ICT
resources 26.-(1) For the purpose of proper utilization and
management of Government owned ICT resources, public
institutions shall -
(a) observe value for money, flexibility in
customization, scalability, integration and
interoperability in sourcing or using application

ions shall -
(a) observe value for money, flexibility in
customization, scalability, integration and
interoperability in sourcing or using application

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software;
(b) develop or apply licensed and approved software
to conduct their business processes;
(c) ensure Government ICT resources are used only
for the benefits of the Government and its service
delivery;
(d) maintain a register of all Government ICT
resources owned by the public institution through
central system managed by the
Authority; and
(e) acquire Government ICT resources specifications
guide from the Authority. (2) For the purpose of this section, “Government
ICT resources” includes ICT equipment, software,
bandwidth, documents and other ICT related resources. PART VI
e-GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Recognition of e-
Government
services
27.-(1) Without prejudice to any other written law,
where a public institution has power to deal with data or
information or a document or to provide services, it may deal
with that information or document or provide such services in
electronic form in accordance with this Act.

ocument or to provide services, it may deal
with that information or document or provide such services in
electronic form in accordance with this Act.

(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the Minister
may, by notice published in the Gazette, issue guidelines
specifying-
(a) the manner and format in which the electronic
transaction shall be made;
(b) the type of electronic signature required, in cases
where an electronic transaction has to be signed;
(c) the manner and format in which the electronic
signature may be attached or associated with an
electronic transaction;
(d) the identity or criteria to be met by an
authentication service provider for e-Government
services;
(e) the appropriate control process and procedure to
ensure adequate integrity, security and
confidentiality of information, an electronic
transaction or an electronic payments; and

cess and procedure to
ensure adequate integrity, security and
confidentiality of information, an electronic
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(f) any other requirements that relate to electronic
transaction. (3) For the purpose of this section, “electronic
transaction” includes transmission of data, information,
document or providing services electronically. Delivery of e-
Government
services
28.

ctronic
transaction” includes transmission of data, information,
document or providing services electronically. Delivery of e-
Government
services
28.

A public institution shall, for proper delivery of
e-Government services-
(a) use ICT to deliver government services to
achieve objectives of the institution;
(b) ensure business processes subject for re-
engineered to enhance e-Government service
provision;
(c) ensure availability of e-Government services that
are reliable and citizen-centric;
(d) use appropriate channels and languages that
enable citizens to access Government services
based on available technologies;
(e) consider impact on persons with limited access to
e-services and persons with disabilities;
(f) ensure e-Government services delivered have
adequate support systems to end users;
(g) maintain and promote integrated and
interoperable systems to be used in service
provision; and
(h) ensure any business process that facilitates
revenue generation is automated and integrated
with approved Government payment systems. Reduction of
paper documents 29.-(1) Public institutions shall reduce paper
documents acquired, prepared, circulated, and preserved by
it by innovating and digitalizing work processes and sharing
administrative information amongst public institutions.

red, circulated, and preserved by
it by innovating and digitalizing work processes and sharing
administrative information amongst public institutions.

(2) The Minister may make regulations prescribing
matters related for implementation of this section. Electronic
records 30.-(1) Where any law provides that records shall be
retained for any specific period, that requirement shall be
deemed to have been satisfied if such records are retained in
the electronic form if-
(a) the information contained in that record remains
accessible so as to be usable for a subsequent
reference;

are retained in
the electronic form if-
(a) the information contained in that record remains
accessible so as to be usable for a subsequent
reference;

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(b) the electronic record is retained in the format
which represent accurately the information
originally generated, sent or received; and
(c) the details which will facilitate the identification
of the origin, destination, date and time of
dispatch or receipt of such electronic record are
available in the electronic record. Cap 309 (2) Management and use of public electronic
records shall be in accordance with the Records and Archives
Management Act. Payment of
money and
issuance of
receipt in
electronic form
Cap.442
31. Where the law requires payment to be made or
issuance of any receipt of payment, that requirement shall be
met if payment is made or receipt is issued by an electronic
means in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act. Publication of
documents in
electronic Gazette
32. Where any law provides that any document shall
be published in the Gazette, such requirement shall be
deemed to have been satisfied if such document is published
in the Gazette or electronic Gazette.

published in the Gazette, such requirement shall be
deemed to have been satisfied if such document is published
in the Gazette or electronic Gazette.

Electronic
communication of
Government
33.-(1) Where any law provides for-
(a) the sending of any letter, request, report, internal
memo or any other document within Government
office, authority, body or agency in a particular
manner; and
(b) the issue of short messaging, calling, video or
any other form of multimedia communication
within the Government offices or officials,
such communication shall be deemed to
have been met if effected by means of
electronic form. (2) The Minister may, for the purposes of
subsection (1), by rules, prescribe-
(a) the standards of the approved systems and
devices to be used for official Government
Communication; and
(b) the category, type, classification of information
and data that shall not be transmitted through

e used for official Government
Communication; and
(b) the category, type, classification of information
and data that shall not be transmitted through

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electronic communication. Audit of documents
in electronic form 34. Where any law provides for audit of documents,
records or information, that law shall also be applicable for
audit of documents, records or information processed and
maintained in electronic form. Delivery of services
by service provider
35.-(1) The Minister may, with the advice of the
Authority, for the purposes of efficient Government authorize
any service provider to integrate with the government
systems, maintain and upgrade the computerized facilities
and perform such services as it may be specified, by order
published in the Gazette. (2) A service provider authorized under subsection
(1) may collect, and retain appropriate service charges, as
may be prescribed by the Minister in consultation with the
Minister responsible for finance, for the purposes of
providing such services. PART VII
e-GOVERNMENT SECURITY
Establishment of e-
Government
Security Operations
Center
36.-(1) Without prejudice to any other written law,
there shall be established e-Government Security Operations
Center.

ent
Security Operations
Center
36.-(1) Without prejudice to any other written law,
there shall be established e-Government Security Operations
Center.

(2) The Minister may make regulations with respect
to the composition and duties of e-Government Security
Operations Center. ICT security
governance and
management
37. A public institution shall, for the purpose of ICT
security governance and management-
(a) develop and implement institutional ICT security
policy and ICT security strategy that provide
directives for managing ICT security;
(b) set and review objectives for ICT security
strategy and make budgetary provisions to
achieve those objectives;
(c) establish ICT security governance structure that
provides strategic direction and oversight of ICT
security issues;
(d) comply with the technical standards and
guidelines prescribed by the Minister on ICT

des strategic direction and oversight of ICT
security issues;
(d) comply with the technical standards and
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security matters;
(e) perform regular ICT security risk assessment at
such intervals as may be prescribed by the
Authority; and
(f) prepare regular ICT security reports and submit
them to the Authority.

isk assessment at
such intervals as may be prescribed by the
Authority; and
(f) prepare regular ICT security reports and submit
them to the Authority.

ICT security
operations 38.-(1) A public institution shall, for the purpose of
ICT security operations-
(a) monitor ICT systems against ICT security
requirements for performance and compliance
with the ICT security policy;
(b) record and retain key information relating to
information system activities as per security
requirements;
(c) perform vulnerability assessment and penetration
testing on networks and systems as may be
prescribed by the Authority;
(d) secure networks by segmentation, putting
adequate intrusion, detection and prevention
mechanisms, deploying firewalls and other
security measures;
(e) protect systems from potential vulnerabilities by
patching and updating applications and operating
systems;
(f) perform ICT security testing before deployment
of critical application software;
(g) secure data from unauthorized interception,
alteration and destruction in storage, in transit or
while being processed; and
(h) implement complete security for endpoint ICT
equipment as may be prescribed by the
Authority. (2) For the purpose of this section “endpoint ICT
equipment” means the ICT equipment that allows entry to a
network system. Security of ICT
assets 39.

(2) For the purpose of this section “endpoint ICT
equipment” means the ICT equipment that allows entry to a
network system. Security of ICT
assets 39.

A public institution shall, for the purpose of
security of ICT assets identify, classify, manage and report to
the Authority ICT assets such as network appliances,
systems, applications, storage devices and data.

assets identify, classify, manage and report to
the Authority ICT assets such as network appliances,
systems, applications, storage devices and data.

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Identity and access
management 40. All public institutions shall, for the purpose of
identity and access management-
(a) authenticate users of ICT systems appropriately
by granting identity, access and privileges on the
basis of a verified business
need;
(b) monitor access for appropriate usage and revoke
access when no longer required;
(c) implement focused auditing on the use of
administrative privileged functions and monitor
for anomalous behavior; and
(d) inform users of ICT systems on their obligations
and responsibilities for ICT security. ICT security
incident
management
41. A public institution shall, for the purpose of ICT
security incident management identify, manage and recover
from ICT security-related incidents in a timely and effective
manner by-
(a) anticipating potential ICT security incidents and
plan resource mobilization to ensure appropriate
incident response when required; and
(b) reporting significant incidents to the Authority
for appropriate support and facilitation of cross-
governmental information sharing. Information system
continuity
management
42.

nts to the Authority
for appropriate support and facilitation of cross-
governmental information sharing. Information system
continuity
management
42.

A public institution shall, for the purpose of
information system continuity management-
(a) develop and implement proper backup and
restoration mechanisms for ICT systems
continuity;
(b) develop and implement disaster recovery plan
(DRP); and
(c) test the disaster recovery plan at such intervals as
may be prescribed and submit the report to
Authority. Information systems
acquisition,
development and
maintenance
43. A public institution shall, for the purpose of
ensuring security during information systems acquisition,
development and maintenance-
(a) specify ICT security control requirements in
business requirements for new systems or
enhancements; and

acquisition,
development and maintenance-
(a) specify ICT security control requirements in
business requirements for new systems or
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(b) design, develop, implement and test ICT security
controls against ICT security requirements. Human resource
security 44. For the purpose of human resource security,
public institutions shall-
(a) make a careful and critical examination of
personnel before assigned responsibilities for
handling critical ICT systems;
(b) make provision for an appropriate segregation of
duties taking into consideration ICT security risk
assessment results; and
(c) provide ICT security awareness to all staff and
trainings to ICT technical staff as may be
prescribed and submit report to the Authority. Physical and
environment
security
45. A public institution shall, for the purpose of
physical and environment security-
(a) protect critical Government ICT processing and
hosting facilities from unauthorized access,
damage, interference and environmental threats;
(b) use the available Government ICT processing
and hosting facilities or use Government
approved supplier environment only; and
(c) record and retain ICT processing and hosting
facilities visitation and maintenance information.

Government
approved supplier environment only; and
(c) record and retain ICT processing and hosting
facilities visitation and maintenance information.

ICT security
compliance and
audit
46. A public institution shall, for the purpose of ICT
security compliance and audit-
(a) perform regular independent ICT security
assessments and audits as part of internal
operations in a manner prescribed by the
Authority; and
(b) comply with legal, regulatory and ICT security
requirements in ICT operations and management. PART VIII
ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT DATA MANAGEMENT
Electronic data
management 47.-(1) Public institutions shall have the duty to
establish and comply with electronic data management
mechanism as may be prescribed by the Minister to ensure
effective decision making and improved performance. (2) Without prejudice to other laws, public
institutions shall ensure confidentiality, integrity and

fective decision making and improved performance. (2) Without prejudice to other laws, public
institutions shall ensure confidentiality, integrity and

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availability of the electronic data owned by the public
institution. Data sharing and
exchange 48.-(1) Without prejudice to any written law and for
the purpose of enhancing efficiency and decision making,
public institutions shall share data electronically in the
manner prescribed by the Minister. (2) For the purposes of facilitating data sharing
across the Public Service, the Authority shall establish and
manage a data sharing and exchange platform. Data standards 49. In case of capturing, storing, processing, and
sharing of electronic data, public institutions shall comply
with technical standards and guidelines issued by the
Authority.

storing, processing, and
sharing of electronic data, public institutions shall comply
with technical standards and guidelines issued by the
Authority.

PART IX
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Funds of Authority 50.-(1) The funds and resources of the Authority shall
consist of-
(a) moneys appropriated by the Parliament;
(b) all other payment or property due to the Authority
in respect of any matter incidental to its functions;
(c) any grants, donations, bequests or other
contributions made to the Authority;
(d) any other monies legally acquired or received by
the Authority for the execution of its functions;
(e) such sums of money or property which may
become payable to or vested in the Authority
under this Act or any other written laws; and
(f) any monies derived from loans or other payments
or property due to the Authority in respect of any
matter incidental to its functions. (2) In the performance of its functions under the Act,
the Authority may collect fees, charges or commissions in a
manner prescribed in the regulations. Financial
management 51. The funds of the Authority shall be managed and
administered by the Board in accordance with the financial
laws and regulations and shall be utilized to defray expenses
in connection with performance of functions of the Authority

cordance with the financial
laws and regulations and shall be utilized to defray expenses
in connection with performance of functions of the Authority

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under this Act. Estimates of income
and expenditure and
financial control
52.-(1) The Director General shall, not less than three
months before the end of each financial year, prepare and
submit to the Board for approval the budget that includes the
estimates of income and expenditure for the next financial
year. (2) Subject to the subsection (1), the Authority shall
submit a copy of the Budget to the Minister for approval. Expenditure of fund 53.-(1) An expenditure shall not be incurred from the
funds of Authority unless that expenditure is part of the
expenditure approved by the Board in respect of the financial
year to which the expenditure relates. (2) The Director General shall ensure that all
payments out of the Authority’s funds are correctly made and
properly authorized and adequate control is maintained over
its property and over the incurring of liabilities by the
Authority. Financial year 54. The financial year of the Authority shall be the
period of one year ending on 30 th June.

ncurring of liabilities by the
Authority. Financial year 54. The financial year of the Authority shall be the
period of one year ending on 30 th June.

Accounts and audit 55.-(1) The Authority shall keep proper books of
accounts and maintain proper records of its operations in
accordance with the public sector accounting standards and
other standards approved by the national accounting standards
setting board. (2) The accounts of the Authority may at any time and
shall, at the end of each financial year, be audited by the
Controller and Auditor General or any other person appointed
by him. (3) The Authority shall keep proper books and audited
records of accounts of the income, expenditure,
assets and liabilities of the Authority. (4) The Authority shall, after the end of each financial
year, submit to the Controller and Auditor General the
accounts of the Authority together with-
(a) a statement of financial performance during the
year;
(b) a statement of the financial position of the
Authority on the last day of that year;

th-
(a) a statement of financial performance during the
year;
(b) a statement of the financial position of the
Authority on the last day of that year;

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(c) a statement of change in equity during the year;
(d) statement of comparison of budget and actual
amounts; and
(e) notes, comprising of a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory notes. Annual report 56.-(1) The Authority shall Within three months after
30 th September each year, prepare an annual report in respect
of that year up to the 30th June and submit it to the Minister. (2) The annual report shall provide a detailed
information regarding the exercise of the functions and powers
of the Authority during the year to which it relates and shall
include-
(a) a copy of the audited accounts of the Authority;
(b) a copy of any other report of the Controller and
Auditor General carried out during the year to
which the annual report relates; and
(c) such information and other material as the
Authority may be required by this Act or the
regulations to include in the annual report.

relates; and
(c) such information and other material as the
Authority may be required by this Act or the
regulations to include in the annual report.

PART X
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Offences and
penalties 57.-( 1) A person who-
(a) illegally discloses or shares any data or electronic
record accessed in the course of employment;
(b) downloads unauthorized materials by the use of
Government ICT equipment or infrastructure;
(c) disseminate or transmit official information or
data through unauthorized channel;
(d) access information or programs through
government ICT equipment without
authorization;
(e) unlawfully removes, destroys, alters or damages
any data or electronic record or ICT infrastructure
or ICT equipment;
(f) knowingly or negligently fails to comply with
prescribed technical guides and standards on ICT
security matters; or
(g) fails to comply with section 24 of this Act
regarding implementation of ICT project, commits

ical guides and standards on ICT
security matters; or
(g) fails to comply with section 24 of this Act
regarding implementation of ICT project, commits

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an offence and upon conviction shall-
(i) in the case of offences under paragraphs (a), (c),
(d) and (f), be liable to a fine of not less than five
million shillings but not exceeding ten million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less
than six months but not exceeding twelve months
or to both; and
(ii) in the case of offences under paragraphs (b), (e)
and (g), be liable to a fine of not less than three
million shillings but not exceeding five million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less
than six months but not exceeding twelve months
or to both. Cap. 298
(2) A public servant who contravenes the provisions
of this Act shall be liable for disciplinary or criminal
proceedings as provided for under the Public Service Act or
other relevant laws.

e provisions
of this Act shall be liable for disciplinary or criminal
proceedings as provided for under the Public Service Act or
other relevant laws.

General penalty 58.-(1) Where a person contravenes any of the
provisions of this Act for which no specific penalty is
provided, commits an offence and on conviction, shall be
liable to a fine of not less than two million shillings but not
exceeding twenty million shillings or to imprisonment for a
term of not less than six months but not exceeding five years
or to both. (2) Where a person is convicted of an offence under
this Act, the court may in addition, order the person convicted
to pay to the Authority a sum equal to the cost of repairing any
damage so caused. Restriction on
execution against
property of
Authority
59. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in
any written law, where a judgment or order has been obtained
against the Authority, no execution or attachment or process in
the nature thereof shall be issued against the Authority or
against the property or assets of the Authority but the
Authority shall cause to be paid out of the revenue of the
Authority such amounts as may, by the judgment or order, be
awarded against the Authority to the person entitled thereto.

id out of the revenue of the
Authority such amounts as may, by the judgment or order, be
awarded against the Authority to the person entitled thereto.

Regulations 60.-(1) The Minister may, in consultation with the
Authority, make regulations for the better carrying out or
giving effect to the provisions of this Act.

(1) The Minister may, in consultation with the
Authority, make regulations for the better carrying out or
giving effect to the provisions of this Act.

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(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection
(1), the Minister may make regulations prescribing -
(a) the conditions and terms upon which any
specified facilities or services within the scope of
the functions of the Authority shall be provided to
the public;
(b) the criteria for integrated systems;
(c) the manner in which electronic record shall be
maintained, stored and accessed;
(d) manner of conducting assessment of system
deployment and hosting;
(e) procedure for approval of new systems developed
by public institutions;
(f) procedures for conducting inspection and
investigation on any ICT project, systems and
performance audits;
(g) procedures for reduction of paper work in public
institutions;
(h) manner of sharing information amongst public
institutions;
(i) procedure for management of complaints;
(j) disciplinary procedures for managerial staff; and
(k) providing for any matter which, in the opinion of
the Authority, is necessary for the efficient
performance of its functions.

anagerial staff; and
(k) providing for any matter which, in the opinion of
the Authority, is necessary for the efficient
performance of its functions.

(3) The Minister shall, in consultation with the
Minister responsible for procurement, make detailed
specifications and standards of computers and other related
equipment and tools for use by public institutions. Rules, guidelines,
code of ethics and
conducts
61. The Authority may prepare rules, guidelines, code
of ethics and conduct for regulating its staff activities, for
compliance purposes, monitoring and evaluation. PART XI
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
Amendment of the Electronic Transactions Act
(Cap.442)
Construction
Cap 442 62. This Part shall be read as one with the Electronic
Transactions Act hereinafter referred to as the “principal

s Act
(Cap.442)
Construction
Cap 442 62. This Part shall be read as one with the Electronic
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Act”.
Amendment of long
title 63. The principal Act is amended in the long title by
deleting the words “e-Government services”.
Addition of section
12A 64.The principal Act is amended by adding
immediately after section 12 the following:
“Payment of
money and
issuance of
receipt in
electronic
form
12A. Where the law requires-
(a) payment to be made, the
requirement shall be met if
payment is made by an
electronic means and
complies with any
conditions imposed by other
relevant laws; and
(b) the issuance of any receipt
of payment, the requirement
shall be met if the receipt is
in the
form of an electronic
message and the electronic
message is accessible and
intelligible so as to be usable
for subsequent reference.”
Repeal of Part
III 65. The principal Act is amended by repealing Part
III.
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SCHEDULE
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(Made under section 7(5))
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
Election of Vice
Chairman 1. The Board shall elect one of its members to be
Vice Chairman for a term of four years and shall be
eligible for re-election.

ction of Vice
Chairman 1. The Board shall elect one of its members to be
Vice Chairman for a term of four years and shall be
eligible for re-election.

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Tenure of
appointment 2.-(1) The Chairman, the Vice Chairman and
members of the Board shall be appointed for the
following fixed terms:
(a) a Chairman four years;
(b) Vice Chairman four years;
(c) other seven members three years;
(2) Members of the Board shall be eligible for re-
appointment for only one term. (3) Any member may at any time resign by giving
notice in writing to the appointing authority and from the
date specified in the notice or if no date is specified, from
the date of the receipt of the notice by the appointing
authority, he shall cease to be a member. Co option of members 3. The Board may co-opt any person whose
presence is in its opinion desirable to attend and to
participate in the deliberations of meeting of the Board
and such person shall have no right to vote. Meetings of Board 4.-(1) The Board shall meet once every three
months. (2) An ordinary meeting of the Board shall be
convened by the Chairman, and the notice specifying the
place, date and time of the meeting shall be sent to each
member at his usual place of business or residence.

Chairman, and the notice specifying the
place, date and time of the meeting shall be sent to each
member at his usual place of business or residence.

(3) Where the Chairman is unable to act by any
reason, the Vice Chairman shall convene the meeting. (4) The Chairman or, in his absence, the Vice
Chairman, may, if requested in writing by at least half the
members, convene a special meeting of the Board. (5) The Board may review its own decision made
under this Act. Cessation of
membership 5.- A member of the Board may cease to be a
member where he-
(a) is declared bankrupt;
(b) is convicted of a criminal offence;
(c) fails to declare conflict of interest;
(d) fails to perform his duties because of ill
health or physical or mental impairment;
(e) has breached a code of ethics and conduct;
(f) fails to attend at least two thirds of all
meetings of the Authority for twelve months
consecutively without reasonable excuse.

thics and conduct;
(f) fails to attend at least two thirds of all
meetings of the Authority for twelve months
consecutively without reasonable excuse.

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Appointment of
temporary member 6. Where any member is by reason of illness,
infirmity or absence from the United Republic unable to
attend any meeting of the Board, the Minister may appoint
a temporary member in his place and any such temporary
member shall cease to hold office on the resumption of
office of the substantive member. Quorum 7. The quorum at any meeting of the Board shall
be more than half of the members of the Board. Conflict of interest 8.-(1) Where at any time a member of the Board
has a conflict of interest in relation to-
(a) any matter before the Board for consideration
or determination; or
(b) any matter the Board could reasonably expect
might come before it for consideration or
determination,
the member shall immediately disclose the conflict of
interest to the other members of the Board and refrain
from taking part, or taking any further part, in the
consideration or determination of the matter.

erest to the other members of the Board and refrain
from taking part, or taking any further part, in the
consideration or determination of the matter.

(2) Where the Board becomes aware that a
member has a conflict of interest in relation to any matter
which is before it, the Board shall direct the member to
refrain from taking part, or taking any further part, in the
consideration or determination of the matter. (3) A member of the Board shall be considered to
have breached the provision of sub paragraph (1) if he-
(a) fails without reasonable cause to make
declarations of his interests as required; or
(b) knowingly makes a false declaration or
misleading statement in material particular
thereby affecting the decision of the Board. Decision of Board 9. Decision of the Board shall be made by
majority of votes of the members present and in the event
of the equality of votes, the Chairman shall have a casting
vote. Minutes of meetings 10. Minutes in proper form of each meeting of the
Board shall be kept and shall be confirmed by the Board
at its next meeting. Official seal 11.-(1) The official seal of the Authority shall be
of such shape, size and form as the Board may determine.

Board
at its next meeting. Official seal 11.-(1) The official seal of the Authority shall be
of such shape, size and form as the Board may determine.

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(2) The official seal of the Authority shall be duly
affixed if witnessed under hand by the Chairman, the
Director General or the Secretary of the Authority and any
other person duly authorized in that behalf. Proceedings not
invalidated by
irregularity
12. Proceedings of the Board shall not be invalid
by reason of any defect or irregularity in the appointment
of any member or by reason that any person who bona
fide acted as a member at the time of the proceeding was
in fact disqualified or not entitled to act as a member. Absence from three
consecutive meetings 13. Where any member absents himself from
three consecutive meetings of the Board without sufficient
cause, the Board shall advise the appointing authority of
the fact and the appointing authority may terminate the
appointment of the member and appoint another member
in his place. Board may regulate its
own proceedings 14. Subject to this Act, the Board shall have
power to regulate its procedure in relation to its meetings
and the transaction of its meetings. Passed by the National Assembly on the 4th September, 2019.

to regulate its procedure in relation to its meetings
and the transaction of its meetings. Passed by the National Assembly on the 4th September, 2019.

STEPHEN KAGAIGAI
Clerk of the National Assembly