CS.Murkomen: AI Key to Kenya’s Security and Economic Future

Story by Ayubu John Afrimedia Group news.Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for responsible and homegrown innovation in artificial intelligence, saying it will be critical in strengthening Kenya’s national security and economic transformation.
Speaking during the inaugural AI Hackathon organized by the National Intelligence Research and Analysis (NIRA) under the National Intelligence Service, Murkomen said technology is now central to how nations build prosperity and safeguard their future.

The hackathon brought together students, developers, and industry players to design AI-driven solutions targeting cybersecurity, misinformation detection, intelligence analysis, and protection of critical infrastructure.

Murkomen noted that national security has evolved beyond traditional military focus to include digital resilience and protection of information systems. He emphasized that secure and well-digitized systems are key enablers of innovation and economic growth.

He challenged participants to develop local solutions, warning that overreliance on foreign technologies could expose the country to vulnerabilities. “Security and safety are not obstacles to progress—they are enablers,” he said.

Organizers said the initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and government, while nurturing a new generation of tech innovators. Winning teams are expected to benefit from mentorship, incubation, and possible adoption of their solutions within government systems.

Murkomen also raised concerns over the rapid advancement of AI, noting that legal and policy frameworks must keep pace with emerging risks such as data misuse, misinformation, and deepfake technologies.

He urged participants to view themselves as pioneers shaping the country’s digital future.

“The future belongs not just to those who innovate, but to those who innovate responsibly,” he said.

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