Kenya Quarterly Report 2025

Kenya Quarterly Report 2025

In Q1 2025, Kenya found itself at the center of a rising cyberstorm. As digital adoption accelerates across public services, fintech, and infrastructure, attackers are evolving faster—deploying targeted ransomware, social engineering, and dark web exploits tailored to the region’s unique vulnerabilities.

This report exposes the full scale of the threat: a staggering rise in DDoS attacks, coordinated campaigns against power and education systems, and the leak of millions of business records from national databases. Sophisticated phishing attacks, insider-led mobile money fraud, and politically charged disinformation reveal a growing intersection between cybercrime and national stability.

Behind these threats are rapidly maturing ransomware syndicates, hacktivists, and APTs capitalizing on weak data protection enforcement, gaps in cybersecurity awareness, and fragmented digital defenses. The report sheds light on emerging trends like Swahili-language malware kits, SIM-swap operations, and the exploitation of CMS platforms tied to government services.

With the 2027 general elections on the horizon and Kenya’s digital economy expanding, the stakes have never been higher. The need for actionable intelligence, cross-sector coordination, and long-term cyber resilience is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical.