MOGADISHU — Members of Somalia’s House of the People have successfully passed the Cybersecurity Bill, a significant piece of legislation aimed at fortifying the nation’s digital landscape.
The parliamentary session saw overwhelming support for the motion, with 144 lawmakers voting in favor, one voting against, and no abstentions recorded.
Protecting Data and Infrastructure
The newly approved legislation is designed to enhance the protection of data security and safeguard Somalia’s growing telecommunications infrastructure. Key provisions of the bill focus on preventing cyberattacks and improving coordination among the country’s various security institutions.
Officials state that the law is intended to boost public and international confidence in the nation’s digital systems as the government continues its push toward modernization and digital transformation.
