Moses Matata

A secure digital economy begins with protecting the people, information and systems that power it. The inauguration of the National Cybersecurity Agency Board on November 2, 2026, marks a significant step in strengthening Kenya’s capacity to detect, prevent and respond to cyber threats while safeguarding citizens’ information, essential services and digital livelihoods. The Board will establish the Agency’s management and human resource structures and strengthen the National Cybersecurity Operations Centre to detect, analyse and coordinate responses to cyber threats in real time. The Agency complements the work of the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4), chaired by PS Dr. Raymond Omollo, bringing together security, intelligence, communications and financial institutions to coordinate the national response to cybercrime. This investment reinforces President William Ruto’s Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy agenda. With eCitizen providing access to over 24,000 public services to more than 15 million users and facilitating approximately 500,000 daily transactions, protecting digital infrastructure is essential to securing personal information, supporting businesses and expanding employment opportunities. Ultimately, a safer digital space builds public trust and ensures more Kenyans can participate confidently in the digital economy.