New agency told to enhance Kenya’s cybersecurity resilience

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has instructed the recently formed National Cybersecurity Agency Board to expedite efforts in fortifying vital systems and enhancing the capability to shield Kenya's digital domain. According to Murkomen, the board is tasked with bolstering the capacity of the National Cybersecurity Operations Centre to promptly detect, examine, and coordinate responses to threats in real time.

Applauding the Government's advancement in digital transformation, Murkomen classified cybersecurity as a national security issue, emphasizing the critical need to fortify the nation's digital infrastructure. He stated, "Cybersecurity is no longer merely an ICT concern. It is a matter of national security, economic security, public safety and national sovereignty."

According to data from the Communications Authority of Kenya, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks surged to 72.16 million incidents between June 2025 and June 2026, reflecting a 114.3% rise compared to the preceding year. The Cabinet Secretary addressed the inauguration of the National Cybersecurity Agency Board at Harambee House, Nairobi, led by Chairman Dr. Martin Koyabe.

Established under Legal Notice No. 89 of 2026, the National Cybersecurity Agency operates as an autonomous regulatory and technical body tasked with coordinating national cybersecurity matters. Murkomen expressed his best wishes for the Board and pledged his support to ensure their success in meeting their mandate.