PS Omollo meets task force on cyber security

State Department for Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has convened a meeting with the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee.

The meeting happened on Wednesday in Nairobi. 

Omollo said the task force is mandated to draft the country’s regulations on cyber crimes and misuse of technology.

He said the NC4 task force is to incorporate public opinions to deliver a safe, secure and friendly cyberspace.

"Such a cyberspace will encourage innovation and creativity among Kenyans," the PS said. 

Omollo, who is the chairperson of the committee,  met with the members to review the progress of drafting the necessary regulations that will operationalise the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA) 2018.

"As we transition into the digital economy, the importance of cybersecurity is now comparable to that of national security," Omollo said.

He said with this reality, there is a need to up cybersecurity and create safe virtual spaces for meaningful interactions.

With cybersecurity being part of the National Security Agenda, Omollo challenged members to be alive to the fast-changing geopolitics and to conduct stakeholder and public participation.

This he said, would mould homegrown regulations that do not stifle but encourage Kenyans to continue being innovative in Cyberspace.