The Ministry of Interior has announced that a cyberattack that temporarily crippled several government websites has been fully contained. In a statement, Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo confirmed that access to all affected platforms has been restored, and that enhanced cybersecurity measures are now being deployed to prevent future breaches.
The attack, which occurred on Monday morning, targeted several high-profile websites including president.go.ke, the official portal of the Presidency. Other affected sites included those of the Ministries of Interior, Energy, Labour, Health, and Education.
Critical state departments such as the Immigration Department, the Directorate of Public-Private Partnerships, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations also went offline for several hours.
Additionally, platforms such as the Hustler Fund, the Government Press, and the Nairobi City County website were hit. The attackers not only disrupted access but also defaced multiple pages, replacing official information with disturbing and extremist messages, among them: “Access denied by PCP,” “We will rise again,” “White power worldwide,” and “14:88 Heil Hitler.”
PS Omollo identified a group calling itself PCP@Kenya as the orchestrators of the breach. He assured the public that cybersecurity teams had swiftly moved in to isolate and contain the intrusion, adding that all systems are under continuous monitoring.
He further stated that the government is strengthening layered cyber-defences to ensure threats are detected early, contained rapidly, and neutralized effectively. The public, along with institutions across the public and private sectors, is being urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious cyber-related activity through official channels.
The Ministry emphasized that the attack violates various Kenyan laws and international conventions, including the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, the Kenya Information and Communications Act, and the Data Protection Act. Individuals found culpable will face severe legal consequences.
The government says it remains committed to safeguarding national digital infrastructure and maintaining secure access to essential online services.