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Three Zetech university students have developed Kaimble, a cybersecurity platform designed to help SMEs manage and monitor cyber risks without the need for expensive in-house IT security teams.
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The innovation, created by Isaac Muendo, Josephat Onkoba and Elijah Githinji, aims to make advanced digital security tools more accessible while also offering on-demand access to cybersecurity experts.
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The project has earned the trio international recognition and a chance to represent Kenya at the Innovation World Cup Cyber/AI Expo in Munich, Germany.
Three university students have developed a cybersecurity platform aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) protect their businesses without the need for costly in-house IT security teams.
The innovation, developed by Isaac Muendo, Josephat Onkoba and Elijah Githinji, comes as SMEs face increasing exposure to cyberattacks that can disrupt operations, cause financial losses and compromise sensitive data.
Their platform, dubbed Kaimble, is a Security Operations Platform that allows businesses to quantify, monitor and manage cyber risks while simplifying day-to-day security operations. It is designed to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity tools more accessible to smaller organizations that often cannot afford advanced protection systems.
Muendo, the lead developer, said the idea was driven by the need to simplify cybersecurity for organizations lacking dedicated security departments. He noted that the system can integrate into existing business environments without requiring specialist personnel.
“We wanted to provide security operations solutions for SMEs and managed service providers through a platform that integrates easily without the need to hire specialized security teams,” he said.
The team says Kaimble could help address gaps in Kenya’s cybersecurity ecosystem, where many solutions are imported from Europe and the United States. A locally developed alternative, they argue, would improve data residency and ensure compliance with Kenyan regulations on data protection.
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Muendo traced the project’s origins to a high school science fair, where the initial concept first emerged. The idea later evolved into a full-scale innovation during his university studies after exposure to entrepreneurship and product development.
A personal experience with cybercrime; when his parents’ bank account was targeted by fraudsters—further motivated his focus on digital security.
Beyond risk monitoring, the platform also connects users to cybersecurity experts on demand, reducing the need for permanent in-house specialists while improving access to professional support.
The innovators say the solution also strengthens data sovereignty by ensuring sensitive information is stored and processed under Kenyan legal frameworks.
The project has already gained international recognition, earning the trio an opportunity to represent Kenya at the Innovation World Cup Cyber/AI Expo in BMW Welt, Munich, Germany, where it will compete among global cybersecurity and artificial intelligence innovations.
However, the team acknowledges challenges in scaling the platform, including regulatory compliance, taxation frameworks, data protection requirements, and limited access to investment capital.
Despite these hurdles, their selection underscores Kenya’s growing profile as a technology and innovation hub, as well as the increasing role of young developers in addressing complex digital security challenges.
By John Kamau
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