Kenya: Kenya Cloud Policy, including interoperability requirements entered into force

On 2 May 2025, the Kenya Cloud Policy, 2025 became effective following its publication in the Kenya Gazette. The policy, in line with the Kenya Information and Communication Act, includes interoperability requirements to ensure compatibility across digital systems. It mandates the use of open standards and alignment with the e-Government Interoperability Framework. Entities are required to adopt cloud solutions that prevent vendor lock-in and facilitate future migration between platforms through the use of standards, including Open Virtualisation Format and Cloud Data Management Interface.