need to develop adequate capacity within Government to implement eGovernment and realise the benefits of e-service delivery. 2.9 ELECTRONIC COMMERCE The main challenge affecting the application of e-commerce in Kenya is the inadequate policy, legal and regulatory framework. There is need, therefore, for a conducive policy framework and adequate legislation to support ecommerce. 2.10 CONTENT DEVELOPMENT The main challenge is the underdevelopment of local content. ICT is a conveyor of information, providing opportunities for local people to interact with each other expressing their own ideas, knowledge, heritage and culture in their own languages. Improving local content will entail: a) Developing content in local languages; b) Rallying all stakeholders and development partners’ support in creating local content; and c) Identifying, selecting and capturing information and knowledge available in various formats. 2.11 ELECTRONIC SECURITY The challenge is for the country to establish an adequate legal framework and capacity to deal with national security, network security, cyber-crime and terrorism; and to establish mechanisms for international cooperation to combat cross-border crimes. An e-security structure will be developed in collaboration with the relevant institutions. 2.12 ICT LEADERSHIP There is need for sustained high level ICT leadership and championship at national level to provide oversight, inspiration and political goodwill. Effective leadership should facilitate the mobilization of resources needed to develop an ICT environment that is conducive to investments in the country. 7