IDENTITY
PKI
AUTHENTICATION
ACCESS MNAGEMENT

Thursday, 6th November 2025 08:30 AM to 02:00 PM
Radisson Blu
Upperhill, Nairobi

Kenya’s digital economy is scaling fast from e-government and digital banking to healthcare and logistics. But speed without trust increases risk. TRUST FIRST brings together technology leaders to explore how modern trust services digital identity, PKI, eSignatures, certificate lifecycle management, and Zero-Trust access can secure high-growth ecosystems while meeting the Kenya Data Protection Act and sector regulations.

Join us alongside eMudhra for a half-day of insights, live demos, and peer discussions focused on building secure, compliant, and user-friendly digital journeys across BFSI, government, telecom, healthcare, education, and fintech.

Why Attend?

  • See how digital trust (PKI, certificates, eSign, eSeal, time-stamping, S/MIME) secures end-to-end workflows.
  • Understand practical compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act and industry guidelines.
  • Experience live demos: paperless onboarding, secure approvals, and certificate lifecycle automation.

  

  • Learn reference architectures for Zero-Trust and CIAM—including step-up auth and eKYC.
  • Hear customer stories on risk reduction, CX improvement, and audit readiness.
    Network with CIOs, CISOs, Heads of IT/Infra/Security, Risk & Compliance, and Digital Ops leaders.
Who Should Attend?

CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, Heads of Infrastructure/Networks/Security, Digital Banking & Payments leaders, Risk & Compliance, Enterprise Architects, DevSecOps/Platform teams, and Public Sector ICT leaders.

Key Topics & Live Demos.

  • Digital Identity & PKI as a trust anchor
  • eSignatures, eSeals & paperless workflows
  • Certificate lifecycle automation (CLM)
  • Zero-Trust access & device identity
  • Secure email (S/MIME) & document integrity

  • Customer onboarding with eKYC & step-up MFA
  • API security and service-to-service trust
  • Audit, non-repudiation & regulatory reporting
  • Sector use cases: BFSI, Gov, Healthcare, Education
  • Roadmap: scaling trust across multi-cloud

Thursday, 6th November 2025 08:30 AM to 02:00 PM
Radisson Blu
Upperhill, Nairobi.

    SPEAKERS:

    Patrick Kibui

    Senior Technical Consultant and Technical Manager

    At the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA). He holds several professional certifications including MBA, MCP, ITIL, e-TOM, CCNP, PMP, CCISO, and OCI. His expertise spans areas such as business and technology transformation, data and digital, cybersecurity, fintech, strategy, and executive coaching. He is involved in committees related to bank IT systems risks and security and bank security, playing a key role in capacity building and training within the banking sector in Kenya.
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    Rajesh Soundararaj

    Associate Vice President

    Rajesh has extensive experience in banking solutions, having worked for over 18 years in driving enterprise software growth tailored for banking, B2B, and government sectors in the Middle East and Africa region. His roles have focused on digital transformation in financial institutions, specializing in secure digital workflows, authentication, and compliance solutions. Rajesh has led initiatives to adopt digital identity and eSignature-based automation for banking operations, enhancing security and efficiency for his clients
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    Dennis Loyatum

    Senior Cybersecurity Officer

    Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). Dennis leads the National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team – Coordination Centre (National KE-CIRT/CC) and is involved in cybersecurity investigations and forensics. He has spoken publicly on cybersecurity topics including the cyber threat landscape from the perspective of regulators. Dennis Loyatum has been active in regional cybersecurity working groups and initiatives, such as the East African Communications Organization (EACO) Working Group on IP Networks, Standards, and Cybersecurity, where he has held leadership roles. He is recognized for his expertise in digital security and collaborates with government, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions such as the University of Nairobi in advancing cybersecurity knowledge and infrastructure in Kenya
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    Agenda

    8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast
    Welcome networking and light breakfast as guests arrive.

    9:00 AM – 9:20 AM: Opening Remarks
    Representatives from eMudhra and Sybyl set the context for the session.

    9:20 AM – 10:00 AM: Special Addresses
    Insights from industry regulators, including CA (Communications Authority of Kenya), KBA (Kenya Bankers Association), and CBK (Central Bank of Kenya).

    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Presentation by Rajesh: Digital Transformations in Banking
    Exploring how digital trust and legal assurance drive next-generation banking.

    11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Tea & Networking Break

    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Presentation Continues
    Deep dive into secure, compliant, and legally enforceable digital workflows, followed by a live demo.

    12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Q&A Session
    Interactive discussion and audience questions.

    1:00 PM onwards: Closing Remarks & Lunch
    Final thoughts, distribution of freebies, and networking lunch.