MASSIVE CYBER ATTACK DEFACES KEY KENYAN GOVERNMENT WEBSITES WITH NEO-NAZI MESSAGES
On Monday, November 17, 2025, a large-scale cyberattack targeted numerous Kenyan government websites, including high profile sites such as State House, the Ministry of Interior, Health, Education, Labour, and Water, among others.
This coordinated attack disrupted access to critical public services and left many official portals inaccessible to citizens for much of the day.
The hackers defaced these websites with extremist white supremacist and neo-Nazi messages including slogans like “White power worldwide,” “We will rise again,” and the coded “14:88 Heil Hitler,” symbolizing hate and intolerance.
The defacement caused widespread concern among Kenyans, as vital government information and services ranging from health guidance to education resources and labour services were unavailable through their normal digital channels.
Several key ministries and departments faced the brunt of the attack, including the Immigration Department, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Directorate of Public-Private Partnerships, Nairobi County, and the Ministry of Tourism.
However, important portals such as the core government service platform eCitizen and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) remained operational and were not affected by this defacement.
Authorities have not yet identified the perpetrators nor received any claims of responsibility for the attack.
The Ministry of Information, Communications, and Digital Economy pledged to investigate the breach thoroughly and enhance the cybersecurity framework to protect state digital infrastructure from future attacks.
This incident has raised significant alarm about the vulnerabilities within Kenya’s cybersecurity defenses, highlighting the critical need for ongoing investment in digital security to safeguard national data and maintain public trust.
It also comes amid growing global concern over state vulnerabilities to cyber threats and extremist groups seeking to exploit digital platforms for propaganda.
Government officials are working urgently to restore all affected websites and reassure the public of their commitment to maintaining secure and reliable access to government services online.