Kenya grapples with skills gaps as hackers advance

The rate at which cybercriminals are targeting the country’s digital infrastructure is increasing.
 

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As the push towards online delivery of government services to curb corruption and boost efficiency intensifies, the rate at which cybercriminals are targeting the country’s digital infrastructure is increasing.

According to the Communications Authority (CA) data, Kenya had 860 million cyberattacks in 2023, with the most pronounced one occurring on the eCitizen platform in July.

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