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.

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.

ESET Research has published its latest Threat Report, highlighting key cyber risks for Kenya, including deepfake scams and AI co-generated malware. The report summarizes threat trends observed in ESET telemetry and analyzed by the organization.

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.

On June 24, the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee in Kenya announced plans to collaborate more closely with banks and mobile network operators to enhance the recovery of mistakenly sent mobile money transfers. This initiative aims to address a rise in cybercrime cases in the country, as highlighted in a recent cybercrime status report.

Kenya's mobile money sector experienced significant growth in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with subscriptions increasing from 51.4 million to 53.4 million between January and March 2026, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya. This represents a quarterly growth rate of 3.9%, amounting to approximately two million new subscriptions.