Kenya is considering a new legal framework to register and disclose foreign agents, lobbyists and foreign-funded activities, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced. Speaking in Nairobi at the Fifth Nairobi Caucus on Protecting Critical Infrastructure Systems and Public Spaces, Mudavadi said the move would strengthen transparency and safeguard national interests. According to KBC, he also warned of new terror threats targeting the country's critical infrastructure and public spaces.

Parliament has approved the establishment of a National Cybersecurity Agency in Kenya, aimed at coordinating the country's response to digital threats. This decision comes as Kenya's digital economy grows and raises questions about how to protect infrastructure that increasingly relies on software and networks. Currently, Kenya has several existing cyber institutions addressing these challenges.

Kenya experienced over three billion cyberattack attempts aimed at government systems, businesses, and critical digital infrastructure in the three months leading up to June. This surge underscores the escalating cybersecurity threats confronting the nation, which is recognized as one of Africa's rapidly advancing digital economies. The findings are detailed in a report by the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4).

Somalia is seeking expanded counterterrorism cooperation with Kenya, extending joint efforts to border communities along the porous frontier between the two countries. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the proposed collaboration includes joint early-warning initiatives to track Al-Shabaab movements, prevent recruitment and disrupt extremist networks operating along the border.

The Ministry of Interior in Kenya has announced a Ksh4 billion plan to establish a National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) following approval from Parliament. This agency will function as an autonomous body to coordinate national cybersecurity initiatives and protect the country's digital infrastructure, addressing the increasing cyber threats faced by Kenya. The establishment of the NCSA is seen as a significant step in securing Kenya's expanding digital ecosystem.

Kenya is moving forward with the establishment of a National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) following the approval of the National Cybersecurity Agency Order by the National Assembly. This initiative aims to enhance the country's digital defenses against cyber threats.