Kenya: Data localisation requirements in the Kenya Cloud Policy, 2025
Progress
Current status
in force
02 May 2025 in force
07 Apr 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Kenya Cloud Policy including data localisation requirements entered into force
On 2 May 2025, the Kenya Cloud Policy, 2025 became effective following its publication in the Kenya Gazette. This policy, in line with the Kenya Information and Communication Act, includes data localisation requirements based on the sensitivity clas…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Secretary for Information Communication and Digital Economy signed Kenya Cloud Policy including data localisation requirements
On 7 April 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and Digital Economy signed the Kenya Cloud Policy, 2025, in line with the Kenya Information and Communication Act. The policy includes data localisation requirements based on the …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government