Hacker’s Paradise
The Daily Nation reports that a coordinated cyber-attack on Monday crippled several government websites, with State House among the platforms briefly taken offline.
The attackers are said to have blocked access to pages, altered visuals, and interfered with content in what the paper describes as another major breach of the country’s digital systems.
According to the publication, the incident comes despite repeated warnings from the Office of the Auditor-General, which has consistently flagged vulnerabilities in government ICT infrastructure.
The Nation notes that many of these audit reports remain unimplemented, raising concerns over the State’s preparedness.
The report warns that the latest attack exposes ongoing laxity in safeguarding public data and increases the risk faced by millions of Kenyans whose information is stored on government platforms.
Timeline of Major Cyber Incidents in Kenya
March 2016 – KRA Breach
Hackers infiltrate the Kenya Revenue Authority’s systems, leading to alleged revenue losses. Several staff members are suspended, and Alex Mutungi Maluku is charged in connection with the breach.
March 2022 – KPLC Attempted Hack
An attempt to compromise Kenya Power’s prepaid system results in delays in token processing, prompting investigations into system vulnerabilities.
April 2023 – KAA System Breach
The Kenya Airports Authority confirms that a group identified as Medusa accessed its systems but did not obtain sensitive data.
July 2023 – eCitizen and Public Hospitals Attack
A group calling itself Anonymous Sudan claims responsibility for a distributed denial-of-service attack that disrupts eCitizen services, public hospital websites, and several university platforms.
July 2023 – Ministries and Departments Targeted
A second attack linked to Anonymous Sudan paralyses websites across multiple ministries and government departments, exposing further weaknesses in the State’s cyber defenses.