Kenya experienced a dramatic 441 percent surge in cybersecurity threats, reaching 4.56 billion in the last quarter of 2025, as its digital economy continues to expand.

• Detected cyber threat events jumped to 4.56 billion between October and December 2025.
• The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reported the increase, citing weak system patching and increased use of AI by cybercriminals.
• System vulnerabilities accounted for the majority of incidents at 4.37 billion, with the CA issuing 21.8 million cybersecurity advisories.