Kenya advances cybersecurity agenda ahead of launch of National Cyber Resilience Project
Date: 2026-01-23
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Kenya
is strengthening its cybersecurity posture as part of its broader digital
transformation agenda, with the Government reaffirming its commitment to
building a secure, resilient and inclusive digital ecosystem.
Ahead
of the official launch of the Kenya Cyber Resilience Project scheduled for
Monday, January 26, 2026, the Principal Secretary for the State Department of
ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, hosted a delegation from
Expertise France led by Mathieu Loubet, Regional Representative for East
Africa. The meeting focused on implementation planning and strategic priorities
for the project, which is funded by the Delegation of the European Union to
Kenya.
Discussions
underscored the role of cybersecurity as a foundational pillar for trust in
digital services, the protection of government systems and critical
infrastructure, and the support of sustainable economic growth in Kenya’s
digital economy.
The
Kenya Cyber Resilience Project is structured around three core pillars. The
first focuses on governance and institutional frameworks, aimed at
strengthening legal, policy and institutional foundations for cybersecurity.
The second pillar targets operational capacities, with an emphasis on enhancing
national and sectoral capabilities for cyber incident prevention, detection and
response. The third pillar centres on awareness and inclusion, promoting cyber
hygiene and broad-based participation, particularly among women, youth and
public service users.
Eng.
Tanui reiterated the Government of Kenya’s commitment to a policy-driven
approach to cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of strong partnerships
in achieving national digital resilience goals. He noted that collaboration
with the European Union and Expertise France is critical to safeguarding
Kenya’s digital future while enabling innovation, economic growth and public
trust in digital systems.
