Kenya: Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy released Cloud Policy encouraging entities to consider data residency, sovereignty and security

On 11 December 2024, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE) issued the Kenya Cloud Policy (2024). The policy emphasises transitioning from traditional on-premises data centres to cloud infrastructure, aiming to achieve cost savings, improved cybersecurity, scalability, and global reach. It addresses limited resources, security risks, and compliance issues while promoting data residency, sovereignty, and localisation. The policy provides guidelines for new IT investments, including considerations for data classification and hosting options, and outlines a governance structure for implementation and monitoring.