Safaricom on Thursday hosted the Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit 2025 at the Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi.
The forum, themed “Powering Progress. Securing Growth,” convened business leaders, government representatives, regulators, and technology experts to explore how Kenya can bolster its defenses against an escalating wave of cyber threats.
The summit comes at a critical time. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team Coordination Centre (National KE-CIRT/CC) detected over 2.5 billion cyber threat events, representing a significant surge from the previous quarter. Attacks such as phishing scams, ransomware, and large-scale system disruptions continue to target key sectors including finance, healthcare, energy, and government services.
“Cybercrime is a challenge that no single institution can solve alone. As more Kenyans embrace digital tools, the responsibility to keep them safe becomes greater,” said Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO.
“This summit provides a platform for government, private sector, and civil society to collaborate and ensure that Kenya’s digital growth is anchored on trust and resilience.”
Throughout the summit, participants engaged in keynote sessions, expert panel discussions, hands-on training, and interactive showcases of cybersecurity tools.
The event offered leaders, IT professionals, and entrepreneurs practical insights on securing their systems while emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility in digital safety.
The Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit 2025 builds on the success of previous editions and coincides with Safaricom’s 25th anniversary, marking 25 years of transforming lives. From just 17,000 subscribers in 2000, Safaricom has grown to serve over 60 million customers across Kenya and Ethiopia, driving inclusive access to communication, finance, and technology.
Safaricom continues to invest in advanced data protection and cybersecurity systems to safeguard customers online. Beyond defending its network from threats, the company has strengthened privacy practices and earned ISO 27701 certification, an international standard recognizing responsible management of customer data and information security.
The 2025 summit reaffirmed Kenya’s position as a regional leader in addressing digital security challenges through collaboration, innovation, and public awareness.
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