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2024 Faculty of Education IAA Journal of Arts and Humanities

Impact of Digital Governance on Public Service Delivery in East Africa

1Ugwu Jovita Nnenna, 2Ugwuanyi Ifeoma Perpetua, 3Asuma Mariita Nchaga, 4Tushabe Hadijah, 5Eric Mabonga and 4Tom Ongesa Nyamboga

This article explored the transformative role of digital governance in East Africa, examining its diverseimplications on public service delivery. It outlines the region's initiatives aimed at harnessing digital technologiesto streamline administrative processes, enhance efficiency, and promote transparency and accountability. Theimportance of expanding access to services, empowering citizens through engagement, and utilizing data forinformed decision-making is underscored. Innovative service delivery models, capacity-building efforts, andstrategies to address challenges such as the digital divide and cyber security risks are explored. By synthesizingthese insights, the article highlights the potential of digital governance to revolutionize governance practices inEast Africa and provides future directions for sustainable implementation.Keywords: Digital Governance, Public Service Delivery, East Africa, Efficiency Enhancement, Transparency andAccountability