Top 5 Today: Severe Data Breach at Govt Registry Exposes Millions of Companies and Other Headlines
The Business Registration Service (BRS) of Kenya experienced a significant data breach, exposing sensitive information of numerous registered companies. The cyberattack, on the night of January 31, has exposed company names, directors’ and shareholders’ details, business activities, physical addresses, contact information, and registration dates.
In response, BRS Director General Kenneth Gathuma announced that cybersecurity experts are collaborating with law enforcement and investigative agencies to assess the breach’s scope and implement necessary containment measures.
Some of the leaked data is being auctioned on platforms like b2bhint.com, with records dating back to 1967. As investigations continue, many Kenyan companies have issued statements to confirm safety of its systems and data to protect its owners.
The Cabinet Secretary of ICT and Digital Economy, William Kabogo, has formed a multi-agency team to investigate the incident and give back a report.
Comedian Njugush Buys a Second Matatu
Renowned comic and MC Timothy Mwangi, aka Njugush, and his wife Celestine Ndinda, ventured into the matatu industry in April 2024. The two ventured into the matatu business by purchasing a 36-seater vehicle which they named ‘Tugi’, after their firstborn son. This matatu operates under the Super Metro Sacco, primarily serving the Rongai route.
Njugush invested over Ksh 8M into this venture, funding it by selling his Toyota Prado TX and supplementing the proceeds with additional funds. He expressed satisfaction with the matatu’s performance, noting that it has been well-received and is generating profit. He also mentioned aspirations to expand his investment in the future.
Celestine shared a video, on her IG account, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, unveiling their second PSV which dorns Jahmbi Koikai’s (the late reggea MC) graffiti at the back seat. The power couple has named their 36-seater matatus after their two sons, Tugi and Toria.
Sarah Wairimu’s Rearrested Afresh as She Awaits Bail Hearing
Sarah Wairimu, accused of the 2019 murder of her husband, Tob Cohen, was re-arrested on January 23, 2025, after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) cited new evidence linking her to the crime. She remains in custody, and the High Court is scheduled to rule on her bail application on February 18, 2025.
The prosecution has opposed her release on bail, expressing concerns that she might interfere with witnesses and is a potential flight risk. They have also requested that she vacate the Farasi Lane house in Lower Kabete, where Cohen’s body was discovered, arguing that her continued residence there could compromise crucial evidence.
Wairimu’s defense team contends that the current charges mirror those from 2019, which were withdrawn in 2022 due to insufficient evidence. They argue that she has previously complied with all bail conditions and poses no threat to witnesses.
The court’s decision on her bail application is anticipated on February 18, 2025.
CBC To Undergo Massive Overhaul From November 2025
The first cohort of CBC students, currently in Grade 9, will be the pioneers of a new system that the government will introduce. The learners will sit for their final KJSEA in November 2025, and their transition to senior secondary school will occur in January 2026.
The school categories will be based, not only on their academic performance, but will also factor in students’ personal interests and strengths. KNEC will offer a questionnaire to help determine each student’s preferences, talents, and academic inclinations, ensuring they are placed in schools that best match their career goals.
The CBC model eliminates traditional school classifications like national, extra-county, county, and sub-county schools. Instead, it introduces three specialized career pathways.
A notable structural change under the CBC is the reorganization of senior secondary schools. Starting January 2026, these institutions will operate as mixed-gender schools, coinciding with the current Grade 9 cohort’s progression to senior secondary education.
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