Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for urgent action to protect Kenyan learners as schools face increasing risks from cyber attacks and conflict related disruptions.
Speaking in Nairobi during the Global Conference on Safe Schools, Mudavadi said the country’s future depends on an education system that is secure, stable and able to withstand new challenges.
He explained that discussions at the conference highlighted just how vulnerable learning institutions have become, especially as technology becomes more central to education.
“Our goal is to create an education system that is both secure and resilient. We must protect our learners’ data, our digital platforms and their overall well being,” he said.
Mudavadi warned that schools are now exposed to rising cyber threats and data breaches, while conflicts in the region also pose indirect dangers that can interrupt learning. He said Kenya must strengthen its preparedness and build systems that can anticipate and respond to these risks.
“By empowering our institutions to detect and withstand threats early, we can ensure that every child’s education continues without disruption,” he added.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary also appealed for closer cooperation between the government, civil society and international partners. He said protecting education must be a shared responsibility because instability in one part of the world can easily affect learning elsewhere.
“We must work together to keep our schools safe, inclusive and nurturing so that every child has the chance to grow and achieve their potential,” he said.
The conference brought together Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogambo, Principal Secretary for Basic Education Ambassador Julius Bitok, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Children CPA Carren Ageng, and representatives from civil society, academia and the United Nations, demonstrating a united commitment to safeguarding education.
