KICTANet has submitted a memorandum 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:

• Over-reliance on criminalization instead of balanced prevention and resilience.

• Fragmented cybersecurity governance.

• Need for stronger critical infrastructure protection.

• Gaps in cyber incident response and management.

• Cybersecurity skills shortage.

• Lack of policies for emerging technologies.

• Inefficient cybercrime reporting.

• Need for stronger international collaboration.

We recommend:

• Harmonizing laws with international standards.

• Improving inter-agency coordination.

• Investing in capacity building and public awareness.

• Establishing accessible reporting channels.

• 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.