The National Assembly Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation has rooted for policies that will ensure Kenya’s compliance with international data standards.
Speaking during a workshop convened by Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) on Friday, committee chair John Kiarie said his team plays an active role in ensuring compliance by spearheading the filling of legislative gaps in the sector.
“Data protection isn’t just about being within the boundaries in Kenya; we need to meet the adequacy question,” he said.
The meeting discussed global policies and gaps in Kenya related to technology infrastructure, data protection, cyber security and Artificial intelligence.
The committee agreed on the importance of robust data protection policies.
TESPOK is a professional, non-profit organisation representing the interests of technology service providers in Kenya.
TESPOK chief executive officer Fiona Asonga highlighted several issues that the industry is advocating for that range from “immediate enactment of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, KICA, (Amendment Bill) and KICA Regulations 2024 to support the sector in the advent of emerging technologies."
Huawei expert Adam Lane shared perspectives on digital economy policies from around the world, including insights on how Kenya can enhance the value contribution of ICT to the country.
The meeting agreed on the need to foster multi-agency collaboration, strengthen cyber-security incident response, and build strong private sector partnerships to deliver a secure cyberspace for Kenyans.