New Financial Scams Sweep Kenya as Authorities Watch

Kenya · FINANCE Key Facts —Cybercrime surge: Reported cybercrime incidents in Kenya rose 67 percent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to the Communications Authority. —Mobile money dominance: Mobile money fraud accounted for 58 percent of reported cybercrime cases, with attacks concentrated on M-Pesa and mobile banking…