Kenya Experiences 80.8% Rise in Cyber Threats; CBK Launches Cybersecurity Centre - September 2025

According to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), detected cyber threats in Kenya increased by 80.8 percent to 4.6 billion between April and June, a rise attributed to improved surveillance. In response to growing threats, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has established a Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC) to bolster the defenses of the nation's financial system. This center will provide threat intelligence, incident response, and cyber investigations. These measures come as financial fraud using generative AI is on the rise, highlighted by a recent incident where former prime minister Raila Odinga's verified X account was hijacked to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme called "Kenya Token."