Kamko Public Service App: A Simple Digital Tool Built to Help Nepalis Navigate Online Systems Safely

In Nepal, access to the internet has grown faster than understanding how to use it safely. Smartphones are now common even in rural areas, but digital confidence has not increased at the same speed. Many people still struggle to identify official websites, verify documents, or understand online government systems.

Within this environment, the Kamko Public Service App has emerged as a practical and public-focused digital tool designed to reduce confusion and risk.
Rather than positioning itself as a service provider or authority, Kamko functions as a guide-helping users reach official sources and understand how to use them independently.

What Is the Kamko Public Service App?
Kamko is a free mobile application developed as a public-interest digital support project. Its core purpose is to help Nepalis access verified information, especially related to migration, public services, and basic digital tasks.
The app does not issue documents, approve visas, or replace government systems. Instead, it connects users to official and reliable platforms and explains how to use them in simple language.

Who Created Kamko and Why?
Kamko was created by Nepali journalist Roshan Shrestha. While working in journalism-particularly on issues related to migration, governance, and public access-he repeatedly encountered people who were misled online. In most cases, official systems already existed, but people did not know where to find them or how to use them correctly.

Kamko was developed to address this gap between access and understanding.
The project was not designed as a startup or commercial product. It was created as a practical digital companion that ordinary people could use when they needed clarity.

When Was the Kamko App Launched?
• Initial release: 23 February 2025
• Renamed as "Kamko": 17 December 2025
The name "Kamko" comes from the Nepali word काम (kaam), meaning work or something useful-reflecting the app's practical purpose.

Why Was Kamko Created?
Kamko was created to solve a specific problem:
Many Nepalis have internet access, but they do not know how to use digital systems safely.

This lack of digital literacy has contributed to:
• Fake visas and job offers
• Financial losses during foreign employment processes
• Overdependence on agents and intermediaries
• Confusion around government and embassy websites
Kamko does not promise to eliminate these problems. Its goal is simpler: help users pause, check, and understand before making important decisions.

Main Features of the Kamko Public Service App
1. Visa and Migration Guidance
Kamko guides users to official government and embassy websites where visas and documents can be verified.
• Covers guidance for multiple countries commonly chosen by Nepali migrant workers
• Explains where and how to check visas
• Does not verify visas itself
This approach encourages independent verification rather than blind trust

2. Public Service Tools
The app includes several everyday utilities, such as:
• Nepali (Bikram Sambat) calendar with public holidays
• Date converter (B.S. ↔ A.D.)
• Currency exchange reference
• Basic calculators
These tools support common needs related to forms, applications, and travel.

3. Digital Literacy Support
Kamko provides simple guides for:
• Online government services
• Social media basics (Facebook, YouTube)
• Account safety and digital awareness
The focus is on safe and correct use, not monetization or growth tactics.

4. Verified Information Access
Users can access links to verified news and official sources, reducing exposure to misinformation and unofficial platforms.

5. AI-Based Help Tool
Kamko includes a small AI-supported assistant called RoshanGPT, designed to answer basic digital questions. It assists users but does not replace official systems or decision-making.

Is Kamko Free to Use?
Yes.
Kamko is:
• Free to download
• Free to use
• Ad-free
The app does not sell user data and does not rely on advertising. This choice limits revenue opportunities but strengthens public trust.

Does Kamko Collect Personal Data?
No.
Kamko:
• Does not collect sensitive personal information
• Does not process applications internally
• Does not store user documents
Many features are designed to work even with limited or unstable internet connections, making the app usable in rural areas.

Downloads and User Response
The Kamko Public Service App is available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

On the Google Play Store, the app is publicly listed under the "1 lakh+ downloads" category, which reflects how the platform displays download milestones. Based on cumulative store data across platforms, the app has recorded more than 211,000 total downloads to date, indicating steady and sustained adoption among users.

User response has remained consistently positive. The app currently holds an average rating of 4.9 stars, based on over 13,100 user reviews. Feedback commonly describes the app as:
• Simple
• Useful
• Practical
• Easy to understand

Rather than relying on promotional campaigns or emotional branding, Kamko has built credibility through consistent functionality, clear purpose, and a restrained, public-interest approach.

The app was initially published under the developer's personal name, Roshan Shrestha, and was later renamed Kamko to reflect its identity as a neutral and public-focused digital platform.

Why Kamko Has Gained Public Trust
Kamko's trust comes from what it does not claim:
• It does not present itself as an authority
• It does not promise guaranteed outcomes
• It does not rush users
Instead, it encourages verification, caution, and understanding-qualities that matter most in high-risk situations like labor migration.

Kamko's Role in Nepal's Digital Landscape
Kamko does not represent a technological breakthrough. Its importance lies elsewhere.

It demonstrates how small, public-focused digital tools can:
• Reduce vulnerability
• Increase digital confidence
• Support independent decision-making
In Nepal's evolving digital environment, such tools help bridge the gap between access and safe use.

Conclusion
The Kamko Public Service App was built not to impress, but to assist.
By offering simple guidance, verified access points, and practical tools, it helps Nepalis navigate online systems with greater confidence. Its free, ad-free, and cautious design has allowed it to earn trust quietly-without noise or overstatement.

In a digital world that often moves too fast, Kamko's value lies in helping people slow down, check carefully, and move forward with clarity.

Khoj Samachar
Kathmandu Office: Pepsicola-32, Kathmandu
Postal Code: 44600
Nepal
Phone: +977-9851320749
Email: info@khojsamachar.com

Khoj Samachar is a digital news media organization based in Kathmandu, founded in 2021 by journalist Roshan Shrestha. The outlet focuses on fact-based reporting on corruption, governance, civic rights, public accountability, and socio-political issues across Nepal, with particular attention to rural and marginalized communities. Operated under Bethel Media House Pvt. Ltd. it functions as a digital media platform, investigative newsroom, and documentation publisher within Nepal's online news ecosystem.

This release was published on openPR.