Abstract:
The present research analyses the cybersecurity threats to Kenya's banking sector with special
reference to the Central Bank of Kenya. Since the banking sector is one of the vital parts of Kenya's
economy, these entities have become vulnerable to cyber threats that negatively impact financial
information accuracy, businesses' solvency, and customers' trust. The research thus uses a holistic
research strategy to analyze and determine the major challenges CBK has faced in its effort to
supervise and respond to cybersecurity challenges in the financial sector. In a quantitative research
approach, the study employs questionnaires, documents, and interviews to gather data from 278
participants, the respondents being the CBK employees, regulating authorities, and policymakers.
The research also shows that regulatory compliance plays a large role in determining banking
sector stability, with 65 percent stating high compliance difficulty. Mobile banking and
competition from the fintech sector involve losses and gains in operational efficiency and
preparedness for the future. Moreover, there is a positive significant relationship between the level
of cybersecurity readiness and customers' trust. Thus, the study concludes that cybersecurity issues
are best solved through compliance, technology, and security management approaches.