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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-04-07
adopted

On 7 April 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and Digital Economy signed th…

2025-05-02
in force

On 2 May 2025, the Kenya Cloud Policy, 2025 became effective following its publication in the Kenya…