Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr Stephen Isaboke, on Wednesday, June 10 morning officially closed the Cybergames 2026 competition, urging Kenya’s emerging cyber talent to rise to the challenge of securing the nation’s digital future.

The high-level event, graced by the Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár, brought together participants, winners and stakeholders who have spent the past two months competing in one of Kenya’s premier cybersecurity competitions.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, PS Isaboke highlighted the impressive breadth of the competition, which drew participants from universities, Government institutions, the private sector, and the innovation ecosystem. Competitors were tested across critical domains including Malware Analysis, Open-Source Intelligence, Cryptography, Digital Forensics and Offensive Security.

“The knowledge and experience gained through this competition will contribute significantly to strengthening our national cyber capacity,” said PS Isaboke.

He warned that as cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication, Kenya needs highly skilled professionals to protect critical information infrastructure, secure digital services, and safeguard citizens and businesses.

“Cybergame is helping Kenya build that workforce,” the PS added. “We recognise that technology alone cannot secure cyberspace. People remain our most important line of defence.”

PS Isaboke emphasised the importance of sustained investment in cybersecurity skills development, capacity building, and workforce readiness. He told the young participants that the skills they are acquiring position them as future leaders and innovators in the global digital economy.

“I congratulate all participants and especially the winners of Cybergame 2026. Your dedication and excellence demonstrate that Kenya is nurturing a new generation of cyber defenders capable of securing our digital future,” he said.

The Government, through the Ministry and its partners, continues to strengthen cybersecurity governance frameworks, improve cyber incident response capabilities, protect critical infrastructure, enhance public awareness and promote international cooperation on cybersecurity matters.

The successful conclusion of Cybergames 2026 underscores Kenya’s growing focus on developing homegrown talent to confront evolving digital threats and build a resilient digital economy.