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Staying Compliant with Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA): How Naya Solutions Safeguards Your Business

The rise of digital systems in Kenya has transformed how businesses operate — from online payments and cloud services to biometric access control and CCTV surveillance. But with opportunity comes risk. Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA), 2018 makes it clear: companies must safeguard their systems, data, and communications or face heavy penalties — up to KES 20 million in fines or 25 years in jail for serious offences. 

For many businesses, compliance can feel like a moving target. That’s where Naya Solutions comes in. Understanding CMCA Risks Under the Act, it’s an offence to: 
• Access or interfere with systems without permission 
• Alter, delete, or misuse company data 
• Intercept communications unlawfully 
• Share client data or surveillance footage without approval 
• Spread false or misleading information online 

 For companies that handle sensitive client information — financial services, manufacturing, agriculture, education, and beyond — the risks are significant. 

How Naya Solutions Helps Your Company Stay Compliant 
1. Secure IT Infrastructure 
We deploy firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and network monitoring tools (Fortinet, Hillstone, Juniper, PRTG, Palo Alto) to protect against unauthorized access and interference. 

2. Data Protection & Privacy 
Our solutions encrypt sensitive information and enforce role-based access control to prevent leaks or misuse of client data. This is critical for firms handling biometrics, CCTV footage, or customer records. 

3. Surveillance & Access Control Compliance 
As an integrator of Hikvision, Axis, and Suprema biometric systems, Naya ensures surveillance infrastructure is deployed with audit trails, access logs, and lawful retention policies to align with CMCA and the Data Protection Act. 

4. Incident Response & Helpdesk Systems 
We emphasize formal communication channels. Through our managed helpdesk system, client issues are logged, escalated, and resolved securely — creating a compliance-ready record. This avoids liability risks tied to informal communication (WhatsApp, personal email). 

5. Training & Awareness 
Naya provides staff training programs to educate teams on CMCA obligations, safe IT practices, and how to use company systems responsibly. 

6. Ongoing Compliance Support 
We partner with your leadership and IT teams to conduct regular security audits, align policies with Kenyan law, and ensure continued compliance. 

Why Partner with Naya Solutions? Compliance is more than avoiding fines — it’s about building trust with your customers, regulators, and stakeholders. At Naya Solutions, we deliver Crafted IT — tailored, secure, and compliant solutions that protect your business while enabling growth. Whether you are a bank, factory, farm, or ISP, Naya is your partner in safeguarding systems, data, and reputation in Kenya’s evolving digital economy. 

 📩 Contact Naya Solutions today to learn how we can help your company remain compliant under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act while strengthening your IT and security infrastructure. 

 #TeamNaya | Crafted IT.

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