Kenya Launches Sh460 Million Cyber Resilience Project to Strengthen Digital Security
The Government of Kenya has launched the Kenya Cyber Resilience (KCR) Project, a major national programme aimed at strengthening the security and reliability of the country’s fast-growing digital space.
The €3 million (Sh460 million) project will run for 36 months and is designed to protect Kenya’s digital transformation by improving cybersecurity systems, coordination and public awareness.
Speaking during the launch, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke said Kenya has become a global leader in digital innovation, citing mobile money, the digitisation of more than 20,000 government services and the growth of Konza Technopolis.
However, he noted that rapid digital growth has also exposed the country to more advanced cyber threats, making cybersecurity a national priority.
“As our digital economy grows, so do the risks. Cyber resilience is no longer optional; it is a national necessity,” Isaboke said.
He explained that the KCR Project will strengthen governance and institutional coordination, protect critical digital infrastructure and increase public awareness on cybersecurity.
The project will also support the review of national cybersecurity policies, help identify and protect Critical Information Infrastructure, and pave the way for the establishment of a National Cybersecurity Agency to provide leadership during cyber incidents and future crises.
ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary John Tanui said cybersecurity is now essential for economic growth, public trust and national stability.
He noted that digital public services, financial systems, communication networks and data infrastructure are now part of Kenya’s critical national infrastructure and must be protected.
Tanui said the project aligns with key national frameworks, including the National Cybersecurity Strategy and the Digital Master Plan, and will help turn government digital plans into action.
He added that the project was developed through wide consultations with stakeholders to ensure it meets real institutional and national needs.
Public awareness will be a key focus of the initiative, with nationwide cyber hygiene campaigns targeting women, youth and users of digital public services.
The project will also roll out an online platform offering cybersecurity training, certification and awareness tools.
The Kenya Cyber Resilience Project is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France in partnership with the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV), working closely with the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy.