Kenya had 860 million cyberattacks in 2023, with the most pronounced one occurring on the eCitizen platform in July. The attack resulted in delays in passport, e-visa, driver’s licence and identification card issuance. Many Kenyans are not equipped with the skills to counter the actions of cyber criminals. Artificial intelligence Hackers are now leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence that enable them to bypass security checks without being detected.