Cyber Shujaa Graduates Urged to Defend Kenya’s Digital Frontiers

Nairobi, Kenya – More than a hundred young professionals were conferred with certificates at the fifth Cyber Shujaa graduation ceremony hosted at the United States International University–Africa (USIU-Africa), marking another milestone in Kenya’s bid to build a resilient digital economy.

The programme—jointly run by Serianu Limited, USIU-Africa, and the Kenya Bankers Association—has already trained thousands of Kenyans in cybersecurity. Kenya’s Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, who represented ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, praised the initiative for producing the next generation of cyber defenders at a time when digital threats are escalating.

Rising Cyber Threats

Kenya is experiencing a sharp surge in cyberattacks. A recent Cyber Shujaa report shows a 201.7 percent increase in the first quarter of 2025 alone, with incidents rising to 2.5 billion cases. Kassait warned that the scale of the threat underscores the urgency of strengthening Kenya’s digital defences.

“We must build a culture of data protection and cybersecurity. Each of you graduates is now a champion for digital resilience in your workplaces and communities,” she told the graduates.

Building Skills for the Future

The Cyber Shujaa curriculum combines practical training with mentorship, equipping participants with in-demand expertise in:

• Security analysis

• Cloud and network security

• Data protection and compliance

Organisers highlighted the initiative as a public–private partnership model, showing how government, academia, and industry can collaborate to turn youth unemployment into opportunities for innovation and national security.

Kenya as a Digital Leader

Kassait emphasised that Cyber Shujaa represents more than skills training. It demonstrates Kenya’s ability to position itself as a continental leader in cybersecurity through strategic collaboration.

“This programme proves we can build an inclusive digital society that is not only secure but globally competitive,” she said.

With graduates entering the workforce at a time of unprecedented cyber risk, Cyber Shujaa has become a pipeline of digital warriors safeguarding Kenya’s institutions, businesses, and citizens.