Kenya launches EU-backed cyber resilience project with France

Kenya kicked off a EU-backed cyber push to harden digital defenses, dragging government, diplomats, and tech partners into the same room.

Project launch and scope

• Kenya rolls out the Kenya Cyber Resilience Project.
• The program runs for 36 months, no guessing required.
• Funding flows from the European Union.
• Expertise France drives execution, with EstDev grants backing parts.

Why the government cares

• Cyber stability gets framed as a national priority.
• Digital threats tie directly to economic momentum.
• Democratic systems need protection as services move online.
• Prevention, detection, and response all get attention.

Who showed up and spoke

• Steve Isaboke, EBS, takes the chief guest slot.
• Eng. John Tanui represents ICT and digital economy leadership.
• Romain Boyer joins from the French Embassy.
• Jorge Pereiro Pinon and Elisabeth Rivier round out EU oversight.

Bigger picture angle

• International cooperation gets real, not just lip service.
• Institutions aim for stronger cyber habits.
• Cross-sector teamwork becomes the strategy.
• Secure infrastructure underpins Kenya’s digital ambitions.