Funded by the European Union with KES 454 million (€3 million) over three years, the project aims to help Kenya build a stronger national cybersecurity system, supporting a secure and trusted digital environment for citizens, public institutions and businesses.

The project aims to strengthen Kenya’s legal, regulatory and institutional cybersecurity frameworks, improving national and sectoral capacity to prevent and respond to cyber incidents and promoting cybersecurity awareness and trust.

The launch brought together senior officials from key Kenyan institutions, including the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE), the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4), the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA/KE-CIRT/CC), the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the National Treasury, as well as development partners and EU Member States.

The project is being implemented by Expertise France, in partnership with the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) and in close partnership with Kenyan authorities to ensure local ownership and long-term sustainability.

“Cybersecurity underpins trust in the digital economy and the delivery of public services. With Kenya’s rapid expansion of e-government services, digital payments and online platforms, strong cyber resilience is vital to protect critical information infrastructure, maintain service continuity and safeguard citizens’ rights,” said H.E. Henriette Geiger, European Union Ambassador to Kenya, ahead of the event. 

Eng. John Tanui, principal secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, added: “KCR Project is fully aligned with existing national frameworks, including the National Cybersecurity Strategy and the Digital Master Plan, and is designed to operationalise the Government’s long-term digital ambitions. 

“He highlighted that the project was developed through extensive consultations with national stakeholders to ensure it responds to real institutional needs and priorities.”

Stephen Isaboke, EBS, principal secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy in charge of broadcasting and telecommunications concluded: “Cyber resilience is not a “tech problem” – it is a national priority. It is the prerequisite for our economic growth and the guardian of our democratic values. The launch of the Kenya Cyber Resilience Project marks the beginning of a 36-month journey toward a safer digital Kenya. We have the plan, we have the partners, and we have the will.”

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