Government of Kenya Cybersecurity Implementation Hierarchy ICT growth is particularly prevalent in Africa, where technological advancement and innovation are driving progress in key sectors (e.g., agriculture, education, financial services, government, and health). In 2009, the regional fiber-optic underwater cable increased ICT mobilization and interconnectedness across Kenya and much of East Africa. With the rapid growth of technology, the Kenyan people have quickly become accustomed to and dependent on the services provided to them through government and business websites, banking connectivity with central banks and other individuals, and ease of communications. These advances continue to bring new and exciting opportunities to businesses and individuals across Kenya. February 2014 According to statistics released by The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), Kenya had an estimated 16.4 million Internet users and 30.7 million mobile network subscribers as of the second quarter of fiscal year 2012/2013 (source: http://www.cck.go.ke/resc/downloads/Sector_statistics_for_ Quarter_2_-_2012-2013.pdf) 3