The Ministry of Interior and National Administration confirmed that key digital platforms across multiple ministries—including Interior, Health, Education, Energy, Labour, and Water—were affected. Critical institutions such as State House, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and the Immigration Department also experienced interruptions.
External assessments revealed that some of the compromised sites were defaced with racist and white supremacist imagery and statements. Investigators have preliminarily linked the incident to a group identifying itself as PCP@Kenya.
In response, the government immediately activated its incident management protocols, working alongside cybersecurity experts and partner agencies to contain the breach. Access to the affected platforms has since been restored, and enhanced monitoring remains in place across all systems. Authorities emphasized their ongoing commitment to building stronger, multilayered cybersecurity defenses designed to detect, isolate, and neutralize threats swiftly.
Dr. Raymond Omollo, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration and Chair of the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4), reaffirmed the government’s dedication to safeguarding the nation’s digital ecosystem as Kenya continues to advance its digital transformation agenda. He highlighted steps being taken to strengthen cyber resilience—including capacity building, improved interagency coordination, and deeper collaboration with the private sector and other strategic partners.
The attack constitutes a violation of Kenyan law and multiple international conventions, including the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, the Kenya Information and Communications Act, and the Data Protection Act. Dr. Omollo stated that those responsible will face strict legal consequences.
The government is urging both institutions and the public to stay vigilant, adopt robust cybersecurity practices, and report suspicious digital activity through official channels.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the evolving cyber threat landscape in Kenya. As public services become increasingly digitized, the need for strong defenses, proactive security strategies, and widespread cybersecurity awareness has never been more critical.
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