Kenyan cybersecurity agency Kristel has expanded its operations to Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Uganda to cater to the rising demand for its companies in these areas.
The announcement was made throughout the latest unveiling of Kristel’s new have a look at the Royal Tulip Canaan Lodge.
Ben Obinju, CEO of Kristel, acknowledged, “Kristel is the primary and solely domestically based cybersecurity distributor in Kenya. After we initially launched, we solely supplied Bitdefender. Since then, we have now grown to supply over ten cybersecurity options, working with greater than 140 companions within the area. With the appearance of ransomware and malware, we have now began to see critical cybercrime points rising. Our rebrand underscores our dedication to adapting to the evolving cyber threats, serving to organizations spend money on their cyber hygiene, and strengthening their defenses.”
Pablo Ruano, Bitdefender’s Regional Gross sales Director, highlighted the ever-evolving cybersecurity market, noting, “New assault vectors emerge every day. Kristel’s rebranding signifies their dedication to providing adaptable safety options. Their new id powerfully represents their steadfast dedication. They persistently push the boundaries of cybersecurity options whereas delivering unmatched reliability to their valued shoppers.”
Tom Gitogo, CEO of Britam, praised Kristel’s transformation, stating, “Kristel’s new look symbolizes the corporate’s function as a pioneering value-added cybersecurity distributor. It’s actually inspiring to see a Kenyan-owned enterprise like Kristel not solely succeed domestically but additionally make a big impression all through the East African area.”
