KICTANet’s Input on Kenya’s Draft Cybersecurity Strategy 2025

KICTANet has submitted a memorandum
<www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=51569> to The National Computer and
Cybercrime Coordination Committee with detailed feedback on the Draft Kenya
Cybersecurity Strategy 2025-2029. Our analysis highlights key issues and
offers proposals for improvement.

Key concerns include:

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Over-reliance on criminalization instead of balanced prevention and
resilience.
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Fragmented cybersecurity governance.
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Need for stronger critical infrastructure protection.
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Gaps in cyber incident response and management.
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Cybersecurity skills shortage.
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Lack of policies for emerging technologies.
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Inefficient cybercrime reporting.
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Need for stronger international collaboration.

We recommend:

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Harmonizing laws with international standards.
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Improving inter-agency coordination.
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Investing in capacity building and public awareness.
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Establishing accessible reporting channels.
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Leveraging existing expertise.

KICTANet advocates for a balanced, inclusive, and coordinated approach to
cybersecurity, ensuring the strategy is practical for all stakeholders. Find
the complete memorandum. <www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=51569>