NC4 Kenya

06/10/2025

The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) Director, Col(Dr) James Kimuyu, attended the Bucharest Cybersecurity Conference 2025, held in Bucharest, Romania, under the theme “Working Together on Cybersecurity in a Time of Global Uncertainty.”
It was a proud moment for NC4 as they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Romania’s National Directorate for Cyber Security (DNSC) — marking a major milestone in strengthening bilateral cooperation in cybersecurity. This partnership underscores unwavering commitment to fostering global collaboration, enhancing digital resilience, and securing a trusted cyberspace.

15/09/2025

27/06/2025

Google Kenya, convened a strategic meeting attended by the Director NC4 and key stakeholders, to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape in Kenya. The discussions focused on threat analysis, the role of cloud services in enabling government digital transformation, and cloud security best practices, including the use of Chronicle CyberShield. The forum also emphasized the importance of leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and foster proactive threat detection. Additionally, participants underscored the need for stronger collaboration between sectors and increased cyber sensitization efforts to build a more secure and resilient digital ecosystem.

12/06/2025

Day Four of the 5th Annual Information Security Management System (ISMS) Conference.
Venue: Sarova Imperial Kisumu.
Date: 12th June 2025
Theme: Strengthening digital transformation through information security management in the era of AI

Todays discussions brought together experts to examine the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on the pressing challenges of data protection in the era of AI. As artificial intelligence transforms how data is collected and processed, concerns around privacy, compliance, and ethical use have taken center stage. The conversations also explored cutting-edge technologies reshaping information security—from AI-driven threat detection to zero trust architectures and quantum-safe cryptography. Emphasis was placed on designing cyber resilience into systems from the ground up, alongside practical measures for hardening digital infrastructure against emerging threats. Together, these insights offer a forward-looking view on securing the future of our digital world.

11/06/2025

Day Three of the 5th Annual Information Security Management System (ISMS) Conference organized by KEBS Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and NC4.
Venue: Sarova Imperial Kisumu.
Date: 11th June 2025
Theme: Strengthening digital transformation through information security management in the era of AI

In an era of ever-evolving large language models, artificial intelligence is reshaping the digital landscape. Integrating AI into Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) has become a strategic imperative. During the insightful session, the Director of NC4 Col (Dr) Kimuyu explored how AI-driven technologies are not only transforming threat detection and response but also redefining governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. Emphasizing a proactive approach to cybersecurity, the discussion highlighted the critical need for organizations to evolve their ISMS to stay resilient against emerging AI-powered threats. He also recognized the great opportunity that NC4 collaborates with KEBS on matter cyber related. He also emphasized on the importance of collaboration between different sectors, to ensure that Kenya has a resilient environment for business continuity.

14/05/2025

KICTANet KICTANet Africa TECH POLICY Summit. Theme: Shaping the future of Africa Technology. Session summary on Information Integrity, Security, Safety and Trust Panel discussions.

Panelist: Lenkai Shangwa , Sylvia Musalamegani , Gbenga Sesame and Fortune Sibanda .

The session focused on enhancing the security, stability, and reliability of the digital environment. Key discussions included safeguarding information integrity, mitigating cyber threats, ensuring online safety, upholding digital rights, and fostering resilience, trust, and confidence within the information ecosystem.

Together, the panelists called for stronger collaboration, transparent enforcement, and user-first policies to build a trusted and secure digital environment for all.

06/05/2025

Day Two of the Budapest Convention Workshop
Venue: Kyaka Hotel, Machakos
Date: 6th May 2025

Summary:
1) The Budapest Convention workshop featured a presentation by Huawei, focusing on their internal cybersecurity operations and highlighting cutting-edge advancements in cybersecurity and cyber resilience—reinforcing the commitment to secure digital infrastructure and robust defense against evolving cyber threats.
2) Their input highlighted how private sector partnerships can contribute to Kenya’s successful accession to the Budapest Convention and support national cybersecurity goals.
3) The presentation also focused on how the company integrates cybersecurity throughout its product lifecycle to ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety—demonstrating the vital role of secure design in fostering trust and resilience in digital technologies.
4) Workshop participants continued to build on strategies that will help Kenya meet the Convention’s requirements. Discussions emphasized the importance of aligning efforts across legal, national, regional, and international levels, in line with best international practices.

05/05/2025

Kenya has been formally invited to accede to the convention on cybercrime (Budapest Convention)—a milestone in strengthening the nation’s capacity to combat cybercrime by facilitating efficient and effective international collaboration between law enforcement agencies and criminal justice authorities to respond to the cross-border nature of cybercrime. The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) is spearheading the coordination efforts, having convened a preliminary engagement with relevant stakeholders to guide the process and ensure compliance within the set five-year timeline. In regard to this, NC4 hosted a workshop to discuss the convention accession, reservations or declarations and possible legal implications at the Kyaka Hotel, Machakos county.

19/03/2025

Safeguarding East Africa’s Digital Future!
Today, Colonel (Dr.) James Kimuyu, Director of NC4, delivered a keynote speech at the Safaricom East Africa DecOdE Symposium, emphasizing the need to strengthen Kenya’s cybersecurity by coordinating efforts among security and ICT agencies.
He highlighted the importance of nurturing young tech talent, encouraging them to join the cybersecurity field and use their skills responsibly to defend Kenya’s digital future.
To build a progressive and resilient cyberspace, he outlined 9 key pillars:
✅ Strong regulatory frameworks
✅ Effective governance & institutions
✅ Protecting Critical Information Infrastructure (CII)
✅ Cyber skills' development & training
✅ Deterring cybercrime
✅ Improving incident response
✅ Leveraging AI for cybersecurity
✅ Public-private sector collaboration
✅ International cooperation & Collaboration
By working together, we can create a safe, innovative, and cyber-resilient Kenya!

14/03/2025

As part of the Country's efforts to improve its Cybersecurity posture, the Ministry of Interior & National Administration hosted technical experts from the Council of Europe (CoE) for a Country Assessment Mission following Kenya's efforts to accede to the Budapest Convention.

The Ministry in collaboration with CoE & Interpol will also offer the Electronic Evidence First Responder course targeted at the Law Enforcement Officers & Prosecutors.

All these efforts seek to ensure delivery of a secure cyberspace in support of the government digitization agenda.

13/03/2025

📢 Your Input Matters! The Ministry of Interior and National Administration invites stakeholders to provide comments on the revised National Cybersecurity Strategy (2025–2029). This updated strategy tackles emerging cyber threats, boosts cyber resilience, safeguards critical infrastructure, promotes a secure digital ecosystem, and ensures a harmonized approach to cyber incident response and management. Key updates include AI integration, enhanced incident response, and stronger public-private collaborations.
Share your comments via [email protected], or fill out the form to help shape an inclusive and effective strategy for a safer digital future. 🌐
👉 Link to participate: https://nc4.go.ke/call-for-comments-on-the-revised-cybersecurity-strategy-draft/

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration invites stakeholders to provide comments on the revised draft National Cybersecurity Strategy, 2025–2029. The updated strategy addresses evolving cyber threats, enhances cyber resilience, protects critical infrastructure, fosters a secure digita...

08/01/2025

Have you been a victim of a cyber crime incident? Do not hesitate to report it for action. Report to your nearest police station or to NC4 through email, website or our mobile number.