Kenya: Cyber Threats in Kenya Surge By 27.2pc in Q2

Kenya: Cyber Threats in Kenya Surge By 27.2pc in Q2

Nairobi -- Kenya has witnessed a sharp rise in cyber threats, with the total number of cyber incidents detected increasing by 27.2 percent to 840.9 million during the second quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year.

Kenya sees surge in cyber threats with 840 million attacks in 3 months - Nairobi Business Monthly

As Kenyans stand out as among Africa’s most tech-savvy populations, they continue to face a relentless battle against cyber threats. In Q2 FY2024-25, the period from October to December 2024, there has been an alarming surge in cyber-attacks, according to the National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team – Coordination Centre (National KE-CIRT/CC). The multi-agency detected

Kenya’s digital future: A call to strengthen cyber defences

In 2023, the eCitizen platform—Kenya’s gateway to vital government services—was crippled by a cyberattack, disrupting millions of lives and highlighting critical weaknesses in the nation’s digital defenses. This incident was a wake-up call: as Kenya’s digital footprint continues to expand, the risks grow more significant. With mobile penetration now exceeding 128.3 per cent, 66.1 million […]