Self-proclaimed hacker Idris Shareef, who recently made headlines after exposing vulnerabilities in Safaricom PLC’s systems, has now turned his attention to the very agencies hunting him.
Instead of being rewarded for his discoveries, Shareef says he was met with frustration, threats, and a nationwide manhunt that saw the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) declare him wanted.
In a new post on X (formerly Twitter), Shareef now claims that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) has taken over efforts to track him down yet they, too, are struggling to locate him.
He suggests that the agency’s internal communications and tracking mechanisms have been compromised, allowing him to monitor their activities.
NIS DG Noordin Haji. Photo: Nation Source: Facebook
“Now DCI can’t trace me, so they’ve called in NIS. I see their agents daily lurking in my comments, spreading misinformation, seen them agents being messaged about ‘special ops’ to find me,” he wrote.
He further alleged that operatives have even resorted to placing a bounty on his capture, adding, “There’s even a reward for whoever gets lucky.”
In a chilling declaration, Shareef claimed he is well aware of the agents tailing him.
“FYI, I’ve been watching your moves on the streets. I know who you are,” he warned, suggesting that he remains several steps ahead of those seeking to bring him in.
His post took a darker turn as he reflected on his skills and their implications in a country where he believes they are considered a threat rather than an asset.
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa. Photo: Citizen TV Kenya Source: Facebook
“The truth is, skills like mine are dangerous in this country. I’ve accepted defeat. If my existence ends by execution, so be it. Send me home now,” he wrote, hinting at a possible fate he believes awaits him.
Despite the defiant tone, there was also a sense of exhaustion in his words.
“My abilities lean toward destruction rather than creation but let’s not ignore the fact: I’m better than your entire department combined,” he claimed.
Seemingly tired of being on the run, Shareef issued what appeared to be a final challenge: “I’m tired of living as a shadow. Summon me one last time I’ll show up. Then grant my final wish.”
As authorities remain silent on these latest claims, Shareef’s allegations raise serious concerns about Kenya’s cybersecurity resilience.
If his assertions about NIS vulnerabilities hold any truth, it could point to a much larger issue—one where even the nation’s top intelligence agencies are struggling to secure their own systems.
