Parliament approves new agency to combat cybercrime
The new National Cybersecurity Agency to be established under the State Corporations Act, will coordinate national cybersecurity efforts and strengthen the protection of critical digital infrastructure as cyber threats become more sophisticated...
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Kenya's National Assembly has approved the establishment of a new agency to combat escalating cybercrime and protect the nation's digital infrastructure.
- 3.37 billion cyber threat events were detected between January and March 2026.
- The National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) will coordinate national efforts.
- The agency will work with government agencies, security bodies, regulators, private sector players, academic institutions and international partners to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.
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