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Meet Our Speakers

Kenya's foremost cyber innovators, architects, and practitioners — all on one stage.

Dr. Wilberforce James Olkaria Keynote

Dr. Wilberforce James Olkaria

Director, Cyber Security — KRA

Cyber security expert, technocrat, and certified professional with over 20 years in critical infrastructure defence.

mic Building Cyber Resilience for Critical Infrastructure
Amina Wanjiku Kariuki Panelist

Amina Wanjiku Kariuki

Head of Information Security — Safaricom

Leads cybersecurity strategy across Safaricom's mobile and fintech platforms, including M-Pesa's security operations.

mic Cyber Resilience & Protection of Critical National Infrastructure
Prof. James Mwangi Gitau Presenter

Prof. James Mwangi Gitau

Dean of Computing — University of Nairobi

Leading researcher in applied cryptography, digital forensics, and cybersecurity policy frameworks in East Africa.

mic Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Grace Njeri Odhiambo Moderator

Grace Njeri Odhiambo

CISO — Kenya Commercial Bank

Fifteen years in financial sector security, specialising in threat intelligence, SOC operations, and security governance.

mic Cybersecurity and Digital Sovereignty: Protecting Africa's Digital Borders
Samuel Otieno Achieng Keynote

Samuel Otieno Achieng

Director General — Communications Authority of Kenya

Regulator and policy architect overseeing Kenya's digital communications, cybersecurity standards, and critical infrastructure frameworks.

mic Building Trust in a Digital Economy Through Secure Systems
Dr. Fatuma Hassan Abdi Panelist

Dr. Fatuma Hassan Abdi

Head of Cyber Policy — ICTA

Drives national cybersecurity policy at Kenya's ICT Authority, focusing on e-government security and public sector digital transformation.

mic Cybersecurity Governance, Regulation, and Compliance in East Africa
Brian Kipkoech Mutai Presenter

Brian Kipkoech Mutai

Senior Security Engineer — Equity Bank

Specialises in cloud security, DevSecOps, and container security for large-scale financial platforms across East Africa.

mic Cloud Security Posture Management: Best Practices for Kenyan Enterprises
Mercy Akinyi Onyango Panelist

Mercy Akinyi Onyango

Threat Intelligence Lead — Safaricom

Expert in adversary tracking, threat hunting, and building detection engineering capabilities for Africa's largest telco.

mic The Human Factor: Social Engineering in the Age of AI