Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act Stories

Prisons officer to remain in custody for 21 days for inciting rebellion
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kuria is also under investigation for allegedly publishing False Information contrary to section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.

DCI issues arrest warrant for blogger accused of cyber harassment, false information
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

DCI noted that Gaitho is also being investigated for allegedly sharing private information about a senior public officer and for publishing false info...

There’s no law expressly obligating Kenyans to revere president, legal experts say
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 29, 2024

Evans Ogada, a specialist in constitutional and administrative law litigation also avers that there is no law requiring citizens to respect the presid...

Murkomen warns against social media misuse, defends police over abduction claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.

Kenya records a spike in cybercrime with 72% targeted between April and June
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 12, 2024

Findings by information and insights firm TransUnion show that 72 per cent of respondents reported being targeted by digital fraud schemes in the past...

Banks list cyber risk as topmost concern in innovation in 2023 - CBK
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 07, 2024

Data by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows Kenya witnessed increased cyber threats in the three months to December last year, with more...

Parliament approves new cybersecurity regulations
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 12, 2024

Law enforcement agencies will provide platforms for anonymous reporting to allow any person to disclose useful information relating to cyber incidents...

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