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Kenya’s Business Registration Service (BRS) has confirmed a significant data breach that has exposed sensitive information of numerous private companies, including those associated with prominent figures such as President William Ruto and the Kenyatta family.
The exposed data reportedly includes confidential details about company ownership, directorship, and beneficial owners, potentially compromising high-profile individuals’ and businesses’ privacy and security, Techpoint.africa reported.
The cyberattack, believed to have occurred on the night of January 31, has raised serious concerns about data security within government agencies.
The BRS has initiated investigations and notified relevant authorities, including cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies.
The Business Registration Service (BRS) is a semi-autonomous government agency operating under the State Law Office in Kenya.
It serves as the sole custodian of all company records and information for entities registered in the country, making it a critical repository of corporate information.
In response to the breach, BRS Director General, Kenneth Gathuma, stated that the organisation has strengthened its security protocols to safeguard systems and prevent future occurrences.
He emphasised that investigations were ongoing, and that the agency was committed to transparency throughout the process.
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