Vision: Safe and trusted cyberspace for the people of Kenya 3.4 Capability & Capacity Building Threats and risks in the cyberspace are becoming more sophisticated as technology develops. To ensure the availability of cutting-edge capabilities amidst rapid technology change, the Kenyan Government will support advanced research, foster local digital innovation, and develop local cybersecurity skills and knowledge to position Kenya as a continent leader in cybersecurity. The demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals represents an immediate and growing opportunity in the cybersecurity sector. The Government will therefore work together with academia, research institutions and private sector to create new opportunities, drive investment, and foster leading-edge research and development in cybersecurity. The goal, objective and interventions in this pillar are: Goal: Strengthen cybersecurity capability and capacity. 3.4.1 Cybersecurity Capability Objective: Enhance cybersecurity protection and resilience. Interventions: a. Establish a national cyber Defence/Protection framework. b. Develop a cyber-defense Strategy for the Republic of Kenya. c. Implement the necessary cybersecurity protection, detection, analysis, and response tools/system to defend Kenya’s digital environment. d. Develop a Cybersecurity Innovation, Research and Development (R&D) framework. e. Promote cybersecurity R&D of in-country secure, competitive, cost-effective and tailor-made cybersecurity solutions. Outcome: Increased cyber protection against, and response to cybersecurity threats/incidents. 12