Government Confirms Cyberattack on President’s Website, Says Systems Secure
The official State House website was allegedly hacked, with the homepage defaced and replaced by messages targeting President William Ruto.The hackers are demanding a ransom in Bitcoin equivalent to approximately Ksh.41 million...
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The Kenyan government has confirmed a cybersecurity incident targeting the official website of President William Ruto, leading to its temporary shutdown for investigation and restoration.
- Website defaced with messages demanding a ransom in Bitcoin equivalent to approximately Ksh.41 million.
- The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and the ICT Authority are leading the response.
- Officials reassure the public that no sensitive government information has been compromised and government systems remain secure.
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Government Confirms Cyberattack on President’s Website, Says Systems Secure - July 2026
The Kenyan government has confirmed a cybersecurity incident targeting the official website of President William Ruto, leading to its temporary shutdown for investigation and restoration. Separately, the Supreme Court has upheld tax waivers granted to Japanese companies, consultants, and employees involved in major infrastructure projects in Kenya, dismissing an appeal that challenged their legality. Meanwhile, South Africa is using Kenyan President William Ruto's recent state visit as evidence to counter claims of international isolation due to xenophobia allegations.


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