Hackers Demand Five Bitcoin After Disrupting Kenyan President’s Website

Kenyan President William Ruto’s official website serves as a key channel for government policy announcements and public information, making its availability and integrity important to state operations and public trust. The incident highlights the growing exposure of government digital infrastructure to extortion attempts and disruptive cyberattacks, with the perpetrators demanding payment in Bitcoin.

Hackers recently knocked the presidential website offline and demanded a ransom of five Bitcoin. Kenya’s cybersecurity team activated emergency response protocols, temporarily shut down the site and began a digital forensic investigation. As of July 21, 2026, officials said there was no evidence that sensitive information had been compromised, while the inquiry into the attack remained underway.