Enhancing cross-border cooperation in tackling Cybercrime in Africa

The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau has graced the official closing ceremony of the Third African Forum on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence held in Nairobi.

The three-day Forum jointly organised by the European Union, the Council of Europe, and hosted by the Government of Kenya focused on identifying emerging cybercrime threats and determining viable ways for international cooperation on boosting cybersecurity through knowledge exchange.

CS Kabogo stated that hosting the Forum is an honour for Kenya, “we are at the forefront of fostering regional solidarity and steering progress on the digital transformation agenda.”

Themed, 'Strengthening Africa's response to Cybercrime,' the CS noted that the Forum availed a platform for discussing how to minimise risks of transnational cyber threats, embedding cyber-safety awareness and skilling in the region.

“I reaffirm Kenya’s commitment to advancing Africa’s cybersecurity agenda and deepening our partnership with all Member States and institutions to secure our shared digital future,” he reiterated.

The CS acknowledged that it’s imperative for African nations to align their national legislation with international standards such as the AU Malabo Convention on Cybersecurity and the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime amongst others.

Present were; Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, The Gambia, Hon. Lamin Jabbi, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, President of the Court of Appeal of Kenya, Hon. Justice Daniel Musinga, Head of the Digital Governance and Sport Department, Council of Europe, Dr. Matthias Kloth, Head of Operations, Cybercrime Programme Office, Council of Europe, Mr. Virgil Spiridon, Director NC4 Col (Dr) James Kimuyu amongst other delegates.