Kenya’s information technology firms are up for new lucrative opportunities - the government is putting out tenders worth billions of shillings in a bid to streamline its technology platform.

The Business Daily reports projects on offer include establishing electronic data centre storage facilities, rolling out tele-presences that will link courts across the country, supplying a case management system for the tracking of court cases and leasing of internet connectivity.

Major IT firms waiting in the wings include Oracle, NetApp, SevenSeas, Safaricom, Mfi, IBM, Jamii telecommunication, Cisco and BPO operators.

The beneficiaries of the projects include the ministries of finance, lands and immigration, the judiciary, police, prisons and the Kenya Revenue Authority.