Government moves to train Cyber security Experts

Kenya’s government is collaborating with higher education institutions and other stakeholders in the ICT sector to train young individuals with a strong technological background to become cyber security experts.

The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo, stresses the importance of developing a digital army to safeguard digital assets and resources from potential threats.

The government’s Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) recognizes ICT as a crucial driver of economic growth, with the digital superhighway initiative aiming to enable citizens to fully utilize the potential of ICT, particularly broadband. To enhance access to broadband services, the government is deploying an extensive network of fiber, Wi-Fi hotspots, and ICT hubs across the country.

Cyber security is the foundation of a secure digital economy, and establishing an environment of trust and security is of utmost importance.

The implementation of the National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) and the licensing of electronic certification providers have set Kenya on a path towards a secure digital space.