Sudanese Hackers Target Kenya Government Sites including eCitizen

A group of hackers from Sudan has claimed that they have taken down several Kenyan websites including government sites like e-Citizen as well blue-chip companies. 

The group claims that their actions are in protest of Kenya's alleged meddling in Sudan affairs. However, the group has not provided evidence to back their insistence. Since July 24, government websites that offer services to Kenyans such as e-Citizen and NTSA have experienced downtime which has affected the application and renewal of various documents including driving licenses, birth certificates, business registrations, marriage certificates, passports, and certificates of good conduct. According to an anonymous source, the hackers targeted several government websites and blue-chip firms including a leading media outlet over claims that President William Ruto's government is interfering in Sudan's internal affairs. 

"The attack began on Monday, July 24, when these groups managed to breach these websites and portals. We are actually assisting to restore," the source said. 

The source also confirmed that government websites are particularly vulnerable since most do not have adequate web security buffers. Private companies impacted by the alleged hacks have managed to restore their websites within hours, avoiding severe service interruptions. Over 5,000 government services have been moved online through the e-Citizen platform but millions of Kenyans are at risk of missing out due to potential cyber attacks. 

Hackers, including the Sudan Anonymous Hacker group, have targeted the platform and gained access to sensitive personal data. While the extent of the breach is unknown, experts are working to restore the portal and investigate the situation. The Sudanese Anonymous Hacker group has not made any demands despite their claimed successful attacks.

The hackers' actions may be related to a video in which Sudanese General Yasir Alatta accused Kenyan President William Ruto of supporting Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's ongoing conflict. The Kenyan government has denied the allegations, saying that it is committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.