Kenya Digital and Cultural Divide

The debate on the digital divide is characterized by an emphasis on the concept of equal access to specific types of media technologies. The debate is predominantly centered on media and technology determined, hence reducing the social complexity to the virtual binary. Kenyan population is divided into information haves and information have-nots and policies are oriented towards the stimulation of the adoption of these technologies. The power to access information and technology is important in daily operations in Kenyan society in different aspects, whether economical, political or social. The gap exists between people and the ability to have effective and efficient access to digital technology. There is a variance in digital utilization because some individuals use the internet more than others. Hence the need to study factors influencing utilization of the internet in order to reduce forms digital divide. The paper methodology is literature review from journals and reliable reports as well as the use of questionnaire survey form. The paper will list the factors that contribute to digital and culture divide in Kenya. The paper will highlight the key issues that influence the use of electronic information and communication tools among individuals in Kenyan. The paper will also determine the existing digital and culture divide in Kenya and recommends strategies of bridging the divides gap. All Kenyans' expect equitable access to quality and affordable service regardless of where we live. At the moment those in cities and towns have access to all they need while people in the rural are mostly in the dark. Kenya's 50 years of political independence ought to have closed the digital and culture divide gap. We are fermenting trouble in Kenya if nothing is done to redress the divide between the haves and the have nots.