Kenya Marks this Year's Cyber Drill

Last week, Kenya through the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy joined the rest of the world in marking this year's Cyber Drill whose aim was to simulate cyber attacks and other security incidents to test the preparedness and response capabilities.

This year's Cyber Drill which was held between 21st-25th April was aimed at assessing and improving response capabilities targeting different infrastructure; identifying vulnerabilities and gaps and enhancing awareness and collaboration.

Other Countries that participated in the drill that was conducted via the Counter Ransomware Initiative platform include Israeli INCD; the United States; Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates among other countries where Kenya was applauded for her efforts on ensuring the safety of its cyberspace.

ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng.John Tanui noted that Kenya remains committed in minimizing cyber threats targeting its critical infrastructure.

"As someone deeply involved in Kenya’s digital transformation journey, I am proud of the strides we continue to make in strengthening our national cybersecurity posture. The collaboration with global partners reinforces our readiness to protect our digital infrastructure and foster trust in the digital economy.

We remain focused on building a safe, resilient, and inclusive cyberspace for all Kenyans. Looking forward to even greater collaboration and excellence in the 2026 drill. " added Eng.Tanui.