Cyberspace is now a strategic domain that economic prosperity, the functioning of government, public confidence and national security all depend on. Kenya has become East Africa's digital and connectivity hub with submarine cable landing points, internet exchange points, a mature cyberspace. and strong governance frameworks. East Africa’s digital backbone supports the movement of information, money, goods and services across borders.
However, as the region becomes more integrated, the same ICT dependencies that enable single market and regional economy also introduce systemic vulnerabilities with disruptions extending beyond individual institutions and countries. Defending the backbone means protecting the continuity of essential services and the foundations of regional integration, national security and shared prosperity.
Recognizing this evolving threat landscape, the Government of Kenya has made cybersecurity a national priority. Safeguarding cyberspace is not only a security imperative but a cornerstone for economic growth and digital resilience.
Therefore, in response to rising complexity of cyber threats and attacks, the Government of Kenya continue to strengthen legal and institutional frameworks to manage and mitigate the effects of cyber-attacks. The major regulatory frameworks include the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, Computer Misuse (CII & Cybercrime management) Regulations, 2024 and the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2022-27. Their provisions on cybersecurity visibility, critical infrastructure protection, incident reporting, capacity building, disaster recovery and international and regional cooperation and partnerships give practical meaning to preparedness and resilience
These interventions ensure protection and resilience of Critical Information Infrastructure, incident response, prosecution of cybercrime and national security. Additionally, Kenya’s aspiration to accede to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and Malabo Convention underscores its commitment to international cooperation and alignment with global best practices in combating transnational cybercrime.
In line with these efforts, Kenya welcomes global and regional stakeholders to participate in the CYSEC Kenya 2026 to strengthen cooperation across sectors and borders. Our shared ambition must be a region that understands dependencies, governs shared responsibilities and demonstrates that essential services can withstand and recover from disruption. NC4 remains committed to a secure cyberspace for Kenya and its people, working with partners to strengthen the resilience of our interconnected region.