The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has confirmed that the recent data breach involving unauthorized disclosure of company registry information has been resolved.
In a statement on Thursday, February 6, ICT CS William Kabogo assured affected parties that the leaked information had been removed and permanently erased.
"The Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy wishes to inform the public and affected parties that the recent incident involving the unauthorized disclosure of company registry information has been comprehensively addressed and conclusively resolved.
"The Ministry confirms that the unauthorized publication of information has been fully removed and permanently erased. Additionally, all Business Registration Service systems and databases have been secured, with enhanced preventive measures implemented to mitigate any future occurrences," the statement read.
Kabogo also stated that the government has reinforced cybersecurity safeguards across all government digital infrastructure to protect Kenyans' data.
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"We assure the public that stringent cybersecurity safeguards have been reinforced across all government digital infrastructure assets to protect the confidentiality and privacy of Kenyans' personal data, in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and other relevant legislations," the statement added.
On Sunday, February 2, Business Registration Service (BRS) said it had launched an investigation after a social media user flagged a potential data breach in its registry system.
In a statement, the agency assured stakeholders that immediate action was taken to assess and mitigate any risks.
"The Business Registration Service (BRS) is aware of reports regarding a potential data breach affecting the company registry’s information. Upon receiving this information, we immediately activated our Incident Response Plan, launched a comprehensive investigation, and notified the relevant regulatory authorities," a statement signed by BRS Director General Kenneth Gathuma read in part.
BRS emphasized that safeguarding the security and integrity of the company registry remains a top priority, noting that it has already enhanced its security protocols to prevent future incidents.
"We want to assure all stakeholders that the security and integrity of the company registry remain our top priority. As a precautionary measure, we have strengthened our security protocols to safeguard our systems and prevent future incidents.
"BRS remains fully committed to addressing this matter with transparency and diligence. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of all affected parties as we work towards a resolution," the statement concluded.
