# Kenyan Government Proposes Cybersecurity Initiative

The Government of Kenya has proposed a Whole-of-Government Domain and Email Security initiative with an estimated cost between KSh1.8 billion and KSh1.89 billion. This program requires public institutions to contribute approximately KSh4.7 million each to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure, monitoring, and professional expertise following a recent cyberattack on the presidential website. Transparency in procurement details and justification of costs remain key concerns among stakeholders, including members of parliament and ICT officials.

- The initiative involves multiple government entities including the Communications Authority of Kenya and the ICT Authority, indicating a coordinated federal cybersecurity effort.
- Procurement professionals should prepare for significant cybersecurity contracting opportunities focused on domain and email protection services across public institutions.
- Contractors with expertise in comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, independent testing, and government compliance standards may find new market demand.
- The emphasis on transparency and cost justification suggests procurement processes will require detailed technical scope and value demonstration to satisfy oversight bodies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 20, 2026

### Government Entities
- Communications Authority of Kenya
- ICT Authority
- Government of Kenya

### Key Quotes
> If KSh4.7 million per institution buys comprehensive, independently tested protection for government websites, domains and email systems, the figure must be evaluated against that technical scope.
> — Caleb Amisi, Member of Parliament

> The government said other digital services remained secure and operational.
> — William Kabogo, ICT Cabinet Secretary

### Sources
- [ How Much Should a Government Website Cost? State House Hack Reopens the Billion-Shilling Cybersecurity Question - Livenow Breaking news, Kenyan News, World News. Videos](https://www.livenowafrica.com/news/article/how-much-should-a-government-website-cost-state-house-hack-reopens-the-billion-shilling-cybersecurity-question) - Livenow Africa