Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has confirmed that the newly launched Linda Mwananchi website has been taken down after experiencing malicious cyber-attacks just hours after its launch.
In a statement posted on X platform on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Sifuna said the platform has been temporarily shut to address technical issues.
The vocal lawmaker noted that the website, which went live on Friday, March 13, had attracted thousands of sign-ups from supporters.
“What a start! Lindamwananchi.com went live yesterday, and thousands of you signed up. That’s the energy we need. On behalf of the entire team, thank you so much,” Sifuna wrote.
Sifuna noted that despite the overwhelming response from Kenyans and the positive feedback following its launch, unknown individuals infiltrated the platform and interfered with its operations.
He added that his team decided to take down the website temporarily to fix the issue and incorporate ideas from users.
“Expectedly, there were thousands of malicious attacks on the website as well as hundreds of positive feedbacks on how we can improve. We have taken the site offline to address the issues and incorporate your ideas,” he added.
The project sparked controversy after screenshots showing users’ personal information circulated on social media.
The website allegedly exposed users’ names, phone numbers, email addresses, and other personal information, with many questioning whether it had proper data protection measures.
