АРХЕОН год. 2, бр. 2 (2019): 83–92.
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UDC 930.25:004(676.2)
Dr Cleophas Ambira1 Kenya Association of Records Managers and Archivists (Nairobi) Kenya
DEVELOPMENTS IN MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS IN KENYA Abstract: This paper provides a background update on developments in management of electronic records (MER) in Kenya. Since the current tendency in document management and records management systems as an integrated system focuses on electronic records, it is important to understand the status of management of electronic records in Kenya and potential future prospects, with relation to e-government. Keywords: Kenya, electronic records, management of electronic records, e-government
In October 2010, the Kenya Association of Records Managers and Archivists (KARMA) was formed-the first of its kind in Kenya. This came after several unsuccessful attempts to form a professional body for RAM professionals in the country. The aim of the association was to organize, represent and act as the professional body for persons working in or interested in records and archives management (RAM) and to govern members in all matters of professional practice. In addition, KARMA sought to bring together RAM professionals in Kenya to join hands in building the profession. It was expected that KARMA’s programmes and initiatives would be critical in strengthening the records management profession in Kenya, through capacity building and partnership with public and private entities (Ambira 2013). In March 2013, the then Head of Public Service, issued circular no. OP/ CAB.1/48A dated 22 March 2013, providing guidance to public offices on management of records within the newly launched devolved system of government. One of the key directives of this circular was for the national and county governments to establish records management systems and provide resources to ensure proper creation, use, maintenance, control and disposal of public records. It also provided 1 Клеофас Амбира, Кенијско удружење менаџера за управљање документима и архивиста (Најроби), Кенија
