(h)
(i)
15.1.3
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Establish an enabling legal framework and skills building within police and judicial system,
aligned with Kenya’s constitutional provisions, legislative and regulatory environment, and
consistent with regional and global best practices;
Ensure that Kenya does not become a haven of cyber-crime.
Policy Challenges
Lack of skills in cyber security
Lack of awareness by community of issues
Mould the present legal framework and related institutional infrastructure, as it is not yet
conducive to ICT development and application.
Address the inadequate regulatory capacity, especially in the face of convergence of networks
and services.
Lack a culture that fosters adoption of internet security standards in certain sectors
Enacting specific and effective legislative instruments on privacy, security, cybercrimes,
ethical and moral conduct, encryption, digital signatures, copyrights, intellectual property
rights and fair trade practices.
Create capacity for research in ICT-related legal and regulatory issues.
15.1.4 Strategies
The Government will promote confidence and security in the use of ICT and will undertake not only
appropriate legal measures but also, organizational structures, capacity building and international
cooperation. These measures will have a positive impact including the following broad areas:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Network security and combat against spam;
Migration from IPv4 to IPv6;
Internet policy issues including cyber-security strategies and consumer protection;
15.2 Network Security and Reliability
The telecommunications infrastructure and networks are critical components of the national
infrastructure. Operators will be required to ensure that such infrastructure and networks are robust
and resilient and have adequate security, redundancy and backup arrangements.
The Government will in this regard, draft legislation to provide for network security and reliability
protection of critical infrastructure in the country.
15.3 National Security
National security is of foremost importance in the attainment of all social, economic and political
objectives necessary for stability and progress of the country. The Government and industry players
will work together in ensuring that the Government's national security imperatives are met and will
put in place necessary legislation to support this initiative.
15.4 Information Security
The government will develop information security policies and guidelines to ensure protection of the
confidentiality, integrity and availability of information in accordance with Articles 31 and 35 of the
Constitution.
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