Kenya and Fortinet Discuss Stronger Cybersecurity and AI-Driven Threat Defence

Kenya is seeking to strengthen collaboration with the cybersecurity industry as it works to build a more secure and resilient digital economy.

John Kipchumba Tanui, Principal Secretary for Kenya’s State Department of ICT and Digital Economy, said the government held strategic discussions with a senior delegation from Fortinet East Africa, led by Country Manager Imran Chaudhrey, on the country’s evolving cybersecurity landscape.

The discussions focused on strengthening cyber defence, improving threat intelligence and using artificial intelligence to anticipate and respond to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

The government and Fortinet delegation also discussed measures to protect critical digital infrastructure and strengthen the security of enterprise and telecommunications networks. Cybersecurity skills development was another area of focus, with the discussions highlighting the need to build capabilities for a resilient digital workforce.

Tanui said cybersecurity must remain a core part of Kenya’s digital transformation agenda, noting that the value of the country’s growing digital economy will depend not only on expanding connectivity but also on ensuring that digital infrastructure and services are secure.

As Kenya continues to position itself as a digital hub in Africa, the government said partnerships with global technology and cybersecurity companies will be important for strengthening cyber resilience, protecting critical infrastructure and creating a trusted environment for digital innovation and investment.

Kenya plans to deepen its engagement with Fortinet East Africa as it works towards building a secure and resilient digital economy for the country and the wider region.