Cyber Week Africa 2025 has officially commenced in Nairobi, uniting continental leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to deliberate on digital resilience and regional cooperation in cybersecurity.
The landmark conference — themed “Compliance by Design: Securing Africa’s Digital Future” — underscores Kenya’s growing influence as a digital hub and its commitment to embedding cybersecurity into all technological systems from inception.
Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, described cybersecurity as central to Kenya’s development vision.
“Cybersecurity is not just a technical requirement but a pillar of national sovereignty and a key enabler of economic prosperity,” said CS Kabogo.
He emphasized that the conference theme represents a paradigm shift toward integrating digital innovation with accountability, data protection, and national sovereignty.
Hosted by the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in partnership with the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MOICDE), the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4), CyberPro Global, and Huawei, the week-long event seeks to position Kenya as a continental center of excellence for cybersecurity and digital competence.
Prof. Nura Mohamed, Director General of KSG, highlighted the institution’s leadership role through its Regional Center of Competence, which focuses on capacity building in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
“Through training, research, and strategic partnerships, we are equipping Africa’s workforce to defend its digital frontiers,” said Prof. Mohamed.
The private sector has also stepped forward to champion Kenya’s cyber preparedness. Huawei, a key conference partner, marked the graduation of forty government officers who completed advanced network security training. The company reaffirmed that five percent of its global research and development budget is dedicated to cybersecurity innovation.
Mr. Samuel Cheng, Huawei Kenya’s Enterprise Business Managing Director, noted that the company is developing cutting-edge frameworks to ensure the protection of future-ready systems.
Meanwhile, Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) received recognition for its sustained investment in digital infrastructure protection. Under the leadership of Managing Director Abraham Serem, KenGen has reinforced the resilience of its power generation and control systems through comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks. This initiative safeguards Kenya’s critical energy assets from evolving cyber threats and ensures uninterrupted operations.
International partners also voiced strong support for Kenya’s digital security drive. Israeli Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Gideon Behar, commended Kenya’s strategic focus and called for deeper global collaboration in cybersecurity.
“If a country lacks cybersecurity today, it cannot progress, for everything is digital. Cyber resilience is vital for the well-being and advancement of every nation,” remarked Ambassador Behar.
He further extended an invitation to delegates to attend Cyber Week Israel 2025 in Tel Aviv this December, aiming to strengthen cooperation in cyber intelligence and defense.
As cyber threats escalate in scale and sophistication, Cyber Week Africa 2025 serves as a clarion call for African nations to adopt unified, forward-thinking approaches to digital security. With strong partnerships between government, academia, and the private sector, Kenya continues to position itself as a continental leader — driving Africa’s secure and inclusive digital transformation.
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