Cyberattacks Surge Across Kenya Systems

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Kenya is facing a sharp rise in cyberattacks targeting government systems, financial institutions and private firms, resulting in multibillion-shilling losses. Cybercrime units report increasingly sophisticated breaches, including ransomware, phishing and attacks on critical infrastructure. Authorities warn that the escalating threats could undermine trust in Kenya’s digital economy growth. Regulators and security agencies are accelerating deployment of advanced detection tools and cybersecurity frameworks as organizations invest in stronger data-protection and incident-response capabilities.