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July 18, 2026
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Government Confirms Cyberattack on President’s Website, Says Systems Secure

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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