Kenya has launched a Sovereign Security Operations Centre (SOC) at Konza Technopolis to strengthen the protection of government systems, sensitive citizen data and critical digital infrastructure against growing cyber threats.
The SecureKE Sovereign SOC, launched by the Technopolis Development Authority (TDA) in collaboration with the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy at Ole Sereni Hotel along Mombasa Road in Nairobi on Tuesday, is designed to provide government institutions and private sector organizations with access to continuous cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection and coordinated incident response.
Speaking during the launch, Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui said the initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to build a secure, resilient and trusted digital economy.
Tanui said Kenya’s rapid digital transformation, driven by the expansion of internet connectivity, digitization of public services and adoption of cloud technologies, had increased the need to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
He noted that the country recorded 58.5 million mobile data subscriptions by June 2025, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya, reflecting the growing scale of its connected economy.
However, he warned that increased connectivity also exposes institutions and digital platforms to cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing, identity theft and cyber fraud.
Citing data from the National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team Coordination Centre (KE-CIRT/CC), the PS said…
