Microsoft has launched its Regional Cybersecurity Advancement (ARC) Initiative in Kenya, marking a major step in its effort to bolster cybersecurity across Africa.
The program, officially unveiled in Nairobi on May 15, brings together Kenyan authorities, private sector partners, and the National Cybersecurity Coordination Committee (NC4). It aims to strengthen digital resilience through cyber incident simulations, risk management tools, and multi-stakeholder collaboration focused on prevention and response.
The ARC Initiative builds on the Accra Call of 2023, which advocated for global cooperation to support countries in the Global South facing rising cyber threats amid digital transformation. With Kenya’s digital ecosystem growing rapidly, it has become a testbed for scalable cyber defense models.
Recent figures highlight the urgency: over 860 million cyberattack attempts targeted Kenya in 2023, with an additional 20 million attempts reported so far in 2024. Critical sectors such as public services and telecoms remain prime targets.
Through ARC, Microsoft seeks to help governments across the continent confront cyber threats while promoting a broader network of regional cooperation.
Source: Extensia.tech
