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Data Protection Commissioner Immaculate Kassait. [File, Standard]
Kenya loses at least Sh29 billion annually to cybersecurity threats, according to estimates by the Communications Authority of Kenya.
As cyber threats continue to expose businesses, government institutions and individuals to growing digital risks, regulators are increasingly under pressure to demonstrate efficient, transparent and accountable systems capable of protecting personal data.
The latest high-profile cyber-attack targeted President William Ruto’s official website. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, unknown hackers successfully breached the presidential platform. The government confirmed that no sensitive state data was exfiltrated or lost. The website was safely restored and fully operational by Monday, July 20, 2026.
