Kenya is strengthening its cybersecurity partnership with the UK as the East African country steps up efforts to tackle the rising scourge of cyber crime.
Philip Thigo, Kenya's special envoy for technology, and Ollie Whitehouse, chief technical 0fficer of the UK National Cyber Security Centre, held discussions in Nairobi.
Building on the broader UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership, the delegations discussed cybersecurity, Kenya's growing digital economy and public infrastructure, emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, and opportunities to strengthen national resilience and trust.
The meeting brought together Kenya's national security institutions to exchange views and advance collaboration.
"This partnership can help protect Kenyans' personal data, online services and digital payments, support safer e-government and businesses, strengthen local cybersecurity skills, and build public confidence in digital platforms," Thigo said.
He went on to say the UK government has helped deepen the countries' cooperation.
Thigo added: "Together, we can build a safer, more resilient digital economy that delivers for Kenyans."
The cyber partnership between Kenya and the UK aims to secure critical infrastructure, counter shared cyber threats and support Kenya's digital economy.
A major focus is on growing local cybersecurity talent, bridging skills gaps and increasing the national resilience of both countries against disruptive cyber attacks.
The partnership builds on the bilateral relationship guided by the Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership (2025-2030), which covers several core pillars, including technology and innovation, trade and economic partnership, security and defence cooperation, and climate and green growth.
Kenya's rapid mobile money ecosystems, digital banking and e-government platforms have made it a significant cybercrime target.
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