Kenya continues to strengthen its position as a regional cybersecurity hub in East Africa. From financial services and consulting to national cyber defense, Kenyan CISOs and security leaders play a direct role in protecting critical systems, data, and digital trust across the public and private sectors.
Below are notable Kenyan CISOs and cybersecurity leaders based in Nairobi who are actively shaping cyber risk strategy, policy, and execution.
Duncan Omani
Chief Information Security Officer, Access Bank Kenya Plc
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duncan Omani leads information security for Access Bank Kenya, where he focuses on identity and access management, financial risk controls, and regulatory compliance. He is a regular speaker at the Africa CISO Summit and is well known for his work on IAM frameworks within banking environments.
Tony Muiyuro
Partner, Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Leader, Deloitte Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Tony Muiyuro advises organizations across Kenya on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk measurement. His work centers on translating cyber risk into metrics that executive leadership and boards can act on. He frequently speaks on cybersecurity reporting and performance measurement at industry events.
Vincent Ngundi
Acting Director of Cybersecurity and Head, National Cybersecurity Centre
Communications Authority of Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Vincent Ngundi leads Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Centre, overseeing national cyber threat monitoring, incident response, and coordination across critical sectors. As a senior government cybersecurity leader, he regularly speaks on cyber threat management, resilience, and national readiness.
Mercy Omollo
President and Board Chair, ISACA Kenya Chapter
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Mercy Omollo focuses on data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity workforce development. As President of the ISACA Kenya Chapter, she plays a central role in advancing professional standards, training, and certification for cybersecurity and risk professionals in the country.
Kenya’s digital economy continues to expand across banking, mobile payments, government services, and regional trade. The CISOs and cybersecurity leaders highlighted above sit at the center of this growth, balancing innovation with risk management, regulation, and national security. As cyber threats evolve across Africa, Kenyan cybersecurity leaders are setting benchmarks that influence not only local organizations but the broader regional ecosystem.