East Africa's leading cybersecurity leadership summit, bringing together CISOs, government cyber leaders, and security innovators from Kenya and the broader East African region for keynotes, panels, and curated networking.
Cyberspace is now a central theatre of operations powering economies, governance and national security. As Kenya accelerates its digital transformation, the same ICT dependencies that enable innovation also introduce systemic vulnerabilities.
Cyberspace is now a central theatre of operations powering economies, governance and national security. As Kenya accelerates its digital transformation, the same ICT dependencies that enable innovation also introduce systemic vulnerabilities.
In response, the Government of Kenya has undertaken critical policy, legal, regulatory and institutional steps — including the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018 and the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2022-27.
Kenya has solidified its position as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with rapid innovations driving unprecedented economic inclusion. However, this growth has expanded the national attack surface.
Kenya has solidified its position as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with rapid innovations driving unprecedented economic inclusion. However, this growth has expanded the national attack surface.
Organizations face a severe 96% talent shortage, with only 1,700 certified experts for a national requirement of over 40,000.
Over 4.5 billion cyber threats detected between October – December 2025. That is a 441% jump. 21.8 million security advisories sent out by KE-CIRT/CC.
Over 4.5 billion cyber threats detected between October – December 2025. That is a 441% jump. 21.8 million security advisories sent out by KE-CIRT/CC.
Cyber First East Africa 2026 serves as the definitive nexus for C-level executives, technology leaders, and policymakers to synchronize efforts against escalating digital warfare.
