The Government of Kenya has confirmed that several official state websites were temporarily rendered inaccessible on Sunday, 17 November 2025, following a coordinated cyberattack.
In a statement issued Monday evening by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo revealed that preliminary investigations point to a hacktivist group identifying itself as “PCP@Kenya” as the likely perpetrator.
“The attack has since been contained, and the affected platforms are being restored,” Dr. Omollo said. “Our teams acted swiftly to mitigate the impact, and systems are now under continuous monitoring as we build additional layered defences.”
The incident marks the latest in a series of high-profile cyberattacks targeting government digital infrastructure in the region. Authorities emphasized that the breach was detected early, contained quickly, and neutralized with minimal lasting disruption.
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Dr. Omollo urged members of the public, private institutions, and cybersecurity professionals to remain vigilant and report any suspicious online activity through official channels, including:
The National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team (KE-CIRT/CC) at incidents@ke-cirt.go.ke or hotlines +254 703 042700 / +254 730 172700
The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) at +254 716 148 341 or info@nc4.go.ke
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) toll-free line 0800 722 203 or director@cid.go.ke
The statement described the attack as a clear violation of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, the Kenya Information and Communications Act, and the Data Protection Act, warning that individuals found responsible will face the full force of the law.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to Kenya’s digital transformation agenda, Dr. Omollo said authorities remain focused on strengthening national cyber resilience through enhanced capabilities, better inter-agency coordination, and sustained collaboration with the private sector.
As restoration work continues, Kenyans have been assured that core government services remain operational and that security of the country’s digital infrastructure is being prioritized at the highest levels.
