Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy announced on Saturday that it is investigating a cybersecurity incident targeting the official website of the country's president. The breach was first detected by the government's ICT Authority, which immediately activated established cybersecurity response protocols.
Government Response and Mitigation
As part of containment measures, access to the presidential website was temporarily restricted to allow forensic investigations to proceed. Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau, in a statement posted on X, provided reassurances regarding the security of government data. "At this time, there is no evidence of unauthorised access to sensitive data, data exfiltration, or loss of information. Government systems and digital services remain secure and operational," Gitau said.
The ministry added that appropriate mitigation measures have since been implemented, and work to fully restore the website is underway. The ICT Authority is collaborating with relevant government agencies and technical partners to determine the precise circumstances of the incident, according to Reuters.
Forensic Investigation Underway
The forensic investigation aims to establish how the disruption occurred and whether any vulnerabilities require further action. The ministry did not disclose when the website is expected to return to full operation or provide further details on the nature of the incident.
Context of Cyber Threats in Africa
This incident follows a recent alert from Nigeria's Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT), which warned banks and other financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity systems following an increase in sophisticated ATM-related cyberattacks across Africa. In a high-risk security advisory issued on June 25, 2026, the federal cyber incident response agency warned that the attacks pose a serious threat to the financial sector and could result in significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and reputational damage if not swiftly addressed.
