Kenya and Romania are strengthening their relationship to improve cyber security.
The two governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cyber security cooperation, a significant step towards establishing safe and trusted digital spaces.
The alliance, led by Kenya's National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee and Romania's National Cyber Security Directorate, reflects a common commitment to protecting nations from emerging cyber threats, according to government officials.
Kenya's cabinet secretary for information, communications, and the digital economy, William Gitau, observed the signing on Monday in Bucharest, Romania, on the sidelines of the Cyber security Conference.
"As technology continues to transform our societies, we must equally strengthen our defenses," he said.
He explained the agreement provided a framework for information sharing, joint response to cyber incidents, capacity building and development of advanced cybersecurity solutions.
"Through collaboration, not isolation, we will foster a safer and more resilient digital environment, one that empowers citizens, supports innovation, and secures our digital economies," Gitau said.
As part of the partnership, he led a Kenyan delegation to Safetech Innovations, a cybersecurity firm based in Romania with offices in the United Kingdom, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.
Gitau stated that his delegation and that of Safetech Innovations explored areas of collaboration such as cybersecurity capacity building, knowledge exchange, and piloting Safetech's new cybersecurity solutions.
He commented on the visit: “Our goal remains clear to strengthen Kenya’s cybersecurity posture, safeguard our digital infrastructure, and ensure a trusted digital economy for all.
“Their Safetech CERT, the first private Computer Emergency Response Team in Romania, stands out as a model for proactive cyber defense. As Kenya advances its digital transformation, partnerships like these are vital.”
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