Kenyan detained over claims of election interference in Zambia
A 56-year-old Kenyan man was arrested in Zambia after authorities linked him to an alleged cybercrime operation targeting the State ahead of the country’s General Election. Zambia’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security announced on a post on August 12, 2026 that the Kenyan was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation conducted by a joint [...] The post Kenyan detained over…
A 56-year-old Kenyan man named Michael Njuka has been arrested in Zambia on suspicion of involvement in a cybercrime operation aimed at interfering with the country's electoral system ahead of the August 13, 2026 General Election. The arrest was made during an intelligence-led operation conducted by a joint team of defense and security agencies.
The Kenyan national is alleged to have been contracted to engage in cybercrimes targeting state systems as Zambia prepared for the polls. Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo, speaking at a press conference in Lusaka, confirmed Njuka's apprehension and stated that he was part of a broader investigation into an alleged plot to destabilize the nation and interfere with its electoral process.
Authorities also recovered sensitive military intelligence information from electronic devices seized during the operation, raising concerns over potential unauthorized access to protected data. The Zambian government has warned that security agencies will remain vigilant and take lawful measures to safeguard national security and critical systems during and after the elections.
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