Vision: Safe and trusted cyberspace for the people of Kenya
FOREWORD
My fellow Kenyans:
The Republic of Kenya recognizes cyberspace as
a new strategic high ground in the envisioned fifth
industrial revolution that represent much more
advanced collaborative interactions between
humans, machines, processes and systems. Driven
by increased connectivity and wide adoption of
digital technologies, cyberspace has become the
new nervous system supporting the functioning
and delivery of services to citizens by Kenyan
Government and businesses.
As digital technologies continue to offer enormous
socio-economic opportunities to our nation and
citizens, we are faced with increasing cybersecurity
risks and challenges. Cyberspace, with its unlimited
HE, HON. UHURU KENYATTA, C.G.H.
borders, has therefore become the most active
President of the Republic of Kenya
threat domain providing cyber threats with
and Commander-in-Chief of the
Defence Forces
unparalleled opportunities to harm our nation.
Kenya like many countries, is now exposed to
dangers posed by foreign and domestic cyber
criminals who are state and non-state actors, capable of disrupting provision of
essential services, engaging in espionage, and threatening safety and security of
our nation.
My Government has identified cybersecurity as a key enabler for digital economy.
To protect our digital economy, we are committed to safety and security in all
spheres including the cyber domain. Notably, Kenya has adapted various policies,
operational and administrative initiatives to improve our national cybersecurity. In
strengthening the cybersecurity legislative framework, we enacted the Computer
Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018 that established the National Computer and
Cybercrimes Coordination Committee to coordinate cybersecurity matters.
Further, we have enacted the Data Protection Act 2019 to ensure privacy of our
data.
I note that a robust National defense and protection of Kenya requires integrity
of our physical borders and cyberspace. Therefore, measures to keep our people
safe, our critical infrastructure protected and our economy growing are of high
priority.
My government has therefore developed this second National Cybersecurity
Strategy to renew our efforts of building a secure and resilient cyberspace
through a coordinated approach while maximizing on the benefits of a digital
economy. As we continue leading in the digital economy in Africa, we aspire
to showcase leadership in cybersecurity in the continent. This will be achieved
through a coordinated national cybersecurity governance, and investing more
in capabilities and capacity. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and this
Strategy therefore calls all of us to participate in its implementation towards
achieving our vision of a safe and trusted cyberspace for people of Kenya.
His Excellency, Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H.
President of the Republic of Kenya
and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces
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