Kenya’s Cybergame 2025 Awards Recognize Top Cybersecurity Talent

The Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, delivered the keynote address as the Chief Guest at the Cybergame 2025 Award Ceremony held today at Utalii Hotel. Kenya's Cybergame 2025 is a national initiative designed to identify, nurture, and promote cybersecurity talent across the country.

Over the last 10 weeks, the competition has attracted nearly a thousand registered participants, with approximately 300 actively competing and has successfully engaged a diverse group of individuals, ranging from students to seasoned professionals, all united by a passion for cybersecurity.

PS Tanui underscored that the awards represent more than just recognition; they are a testament to the participants' dedication and accomplishments where he encouraged them to see these achievements as a springboard for continued growth and meaningful contributions within the ever-evolving cybersecurity sector.

Eng. Tanui added, “It's not just a game; it’s a strategic intervention to close the cybersecurity skills gap, build a digitally secure society, and position Kenya as a regional leader in cyber defense.”

The competition featured a wide array of challenges covering key cybersecurity domains. These include Malware Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cryptography, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), Offensive Security, and Security Governance and Processes.

In attendance were Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat, Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Kenya, H.E. Katarína Žuffa Leligdonová; ICT Authority Acting CEO Zilpher Owiti; KoTDA CEO John Paul Okwiri; Mr. Emmanuel Kata, Secretary, ICT - Security and Audit Control; as well as distinguished partners, sponsors, and other government officials.

The Best in All Categories Stephene Waweru won a MacBook with the other 1O winners bagging themselves laptops and mobile phones.

The awards celebrated outstanding achievements across diverse categories namely Youngest Star; All round performers, industry professionals and top young talent.

Top Performers:

Best Overall: Stephen Waweru, Carlos Githui, Eve Maina

Youngest Star: Skylar Wamboi

All-Rounders: Ochieng George, Calvin Ndichu, Washington Adiado

Top Young Adults: Daniel Nthongoi, Victoria Ntinyari

Industry Pros: James Kilonzo, Peter Nzomo