Kenya has experienced a significant surge in cyber-attack attempts, with over 3 billion targeting government systems and digital infrastructure in just three months, highlighting the growing threat as the nation digitizes.

• Over 3 billion cyber-attack attempts were recorded.
• The National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4) released the alarming findings.
• Nairobi is identified as the country's cybercrime hotspot, with other regions also reporting significant incidents.

The Kenyan government aims to issue 3 million national identity cards by the end of the year, a significant increase attributed to digital reforms that have drastically reduced processing times.

• Target to issue 3 million national identity cards by year-end.
• The initiative is spearheaded by Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang of the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services.
• Digital systems now allow ID issuance within 10 days and replacements within a day, down from previous delays caused by manual vetting processes.

Kenya has officially begun preparations to host the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2026 in Nairobi, marking the first time the country will host this significant global event.

• The forum is scheduled to take place from December 14 to 18, 2026.
• Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei announced the commencement of preparations and met with a delegation from the IGF Global Secretariat.
• This will be the first IGF gathering since it was granted permanent status by the UN General Assembly, highlighting Kenya's pivotal role in shaping global digital policy.