Kenya strengthens cybersecurity, AI governance

Kenya is actively strengthening its cybersecurity infrastructure and developing governance frameworks for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to protect its rapidly expanding digital economy. This initiative was highlighted at the Sixth Annual Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Conference in Naivasha, opened by Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo. The government has implemented the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, operationalized the Kenya — National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee, and enforced the Critical Information Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity Management Regulations, 2024. Additionally, Parliament has approved the establishment of a France — Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d information to enhance coordination and resilience against evolving cyber threats, including those posed by AI-generated deepfakes and online fraud. Kenya aims to become a producer and exporter of cybersecurity solutions, reducing reliance on imported technologies.