NAIROBI, Kenya — The government has confirmed that several key state websites were temporarily knocked offline on Monday following a cyberattack linked to a group calling itself PCP@Kenya, prompting an urgent security response and a public warning about rising cyber threats.
In a statement released on November 17, 2025, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo, who also chairs the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4), said the breach caused multiple government platforms to become inaccessible but stressed that the situation has since been contained.
According to the Ministry, incident-response and recovery protocols were activated immediately after the intrusion, with cybersecurity teams working alongside other government agencies and partners to restore services and secure compromised systems.
Dr. Omollo said the affected systems are now under continuous monitoring as authorities work to strengthen layered defences, improve early-detection systems, and ensure rapid containment of any subsequent attacks.
The government has urged members of the public—and both public and private institutions—to remain vigilant and report any suspicious cyber activity. Citizens were directed to use the official reporting channels, including:
- National KE-CIRT/CC (incidents@ke-cirt.go.ke, +254 703 042700 / +254 730 172700)
- NC4 (info@nc4.go.ke, +254 716 148 341)
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations (0800 722 203 toll-free, +254 020 7202000, director@cid.go.ke)
Authorities have termed the attack a violation of Kenyan law and relevant international conventions, citing the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, the Kenya Information and Communications Act, and the Data Protection Act.
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Individuals found responsible will face full penalties under these statutes.
Despite the breach, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to Kenya’s digital transformation agenda, saying long-term efforts are underway to enhance cyber resilience.
These include capacity-building, stronger inter-agency coordination, and deeper collaboration with the private sector and international partners.
Dr. Omollo assured Kenyans that protecting the national digital infrastructure remains a top priority, adding that lessons from the incident will guide future security enhancements.
