Kenya has launched a new cybersecurity operations centre at Konza Technopolis as the government steps up efforts to protect public institutions, citizens’ data and critical digital infrastructure from growing cyber threats.
The SecureKE Sovereign Security Operations Centre (SOC) is designed to provide shared cybersecurity services to government institutions and private sector organisations, allowing them to monitor and respond to threats without having to establish their own security operations centres.
The facility will offer continuous security monitoring, artificial intelligence-supported threat detection, incident investigation, vulnerability management and coordinated responses to cyber incidents.
Speaking during the launch on Tuesday, November 10, Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui said cybersecurity had become a national security priority as more services moved online.
He noted that the expansion of digital platforms such as eCitizen, digital payments and cloud-based services had increased the need to protect sensitive information and interconnected systems.
Tanui cited data from the National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team Coordination Centre (KE-CIRT/CC), indicating that Kenya recorded approximately 4.56 billion cyber threat events between October and December 2025.
He also cited reported banking cyber-fraud losses of approximately KSh1.9 billion in 2025, warning that threats such as ransomware, phishing, identity theft and AI-enabled attacks could disrupt essential services and expose institutions to financial losses.
The government says the shared-service model will help organisations access specialised cybersecurity capabilities while strengthening local management of sensitive security operations.
Konza Technopolis Development Authority Chief Executive Officer John Paul Okwiri said the centre would complement investments in the Konza National Data Centre, which supports data hosting and cloud services.
Tanui urged government ministries, departments, agencies and state corporations to identify critical systems, assess vulnerabilities and strengthen their monitoring and incident-response arrangements.
He said the centre’s performance would be measured through improvements in security, including faster threat detection, reduced response times and better continuity of public services.
Beyond protecting digital infrastructure, the initiative is also expected to support the development of local cybersecurity expertise, knowledge transfer and employment opportunities for Kenyan technology professionals.
The launch comes as Kenya continues expanding its digital services, making cybersecurity an increasingly important part of the country’s digital transformation agenda.
