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July 1, 2026
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Government Moves To Fortify Kenya’s Digital Defences Amid Rising AI-Driven Cyber Threats

Government Moves To Fortify Kenya’s Digital Defences Amid Rising AI-Driven Cyber Threats

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 1 — The government has stepped up efforts to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity systems and establish responsible governance for artificial intelligence (AI), warning that rapidly evolving digital…..

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Kenya is significantly bolstering its digital defenses and establishing governance for artificial intelligence (AI) in response to escalating AI-driven cyber threats that endanger national security and its digital economy.

  • The Sixth Annual Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Conference in Naivasha convened stakeholders to address emerging cyber risks.
  • The government is implementing the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act and new Critical Information Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity Management Regulations, 2024.
  • The recent approval of the National Cybersecurity Agency marks a major step in enhancing national coordination and resilience.

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