Kenya is losing an estimated Sh29 billion every year due to cybercrime and weaknesses across its digital infrastructure, according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
Appearing before a parliamentary committee, Murkomen warned that the country’s rapid shift toward digital services and connectivity has created new opportunities for cybercriminals and exposed critical systems to increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Among the major factors driving vulnerability is Kenya’s growing dependence on digital platforms. Officials noted that Kenyans spend an average of more than five hours daily on social media, while mobile penetration has reached 140 percent, expanding exposure to scams, fraud and other cyber risks.
The government also pointed to the scale of digital activity in the country, with roughly 500 million mobile money transactions processed daily. At the same time, continued expansion of digital infrastructure—including more than 7,000 kilometres of fibre optic connectivity and plans for additional public internet hotspots—has widened the potential attack surface.
Source Attributed: Nation Newspaper