Govt Breaks Silence After Attack on President’s Official Website

The Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy has broken its silence following an attack on the President’s official website.

In a statement on Saturday, July 18, ICT Cabinet Secretary (CS) William Kabogo said the Ministry is aware of reports regarding a cybersecurity incident affecting the official website of the President.

Kabogo said the ICT Authority immediately activated its established cybersecurity incident response protocols upon detection of the incident.

“The Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy is aware of reports regarding a cybersecurity incident affecting the official website of the President,” Kabogo said.

Immediate Cybersecurity Response

The government said that immediately after the incident was detected, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority activated existing cybersecurity response procedures designed to manage and contain digital threats affecting government systems.

“Upon detection of the incident, ICT Authority immediately activated established cybersecurity incident response protocols,” the notice read.

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Authorities explained that one of the first precautionary measures was to temporarily restrict public access to the presidential website.

“As a precautionary measure, access to the Presidential website was temporarily restricted to facilitate containment, forensic analysis and restoration efforts,” Kabogo stated.

Restoration Efforts Underway

The ministry stated that cybersecurity teams have already implemented mitigation measures aimed at restoring the affected website.

“Appropriate mitigation measures have since been implemented, and restoration of the website is underway,” the ICT minister stated.

The government further assured the public that, based on current investigations, there is no indication that sensitive information was compromised during the cybersecurity incident.

“At this time, there is no evidence of unauthorized access to sensitive data, data exfiltration, or loss of information. Government systems and digital services remain secure and operational,” Kabogo added.

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Comprehensive Forensic Investigation

Even as restoration continues, the ICT Authority is collaborating with relevant government institutions and technical experts to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

The ministry said a comprehensive forensic investigation has been launched to determine the cause, assess any potential vulnerabilities and strengthen cybersecurity protections against future attacks.

“ICT Authority is working closely with the relevant Government agencies and technical partners to conduct a comprehensive forensic investigation and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident,” the notice read.

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ICT CS William Kabogo speaking during the Africa Forward Private CEOs Luncheon co-hosted by Ecobank and the French-African Foundation on May 11, 2026. PHOTO/Kabogo X.