Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act Stories

35 workers file petition against Bill granting foreign tech companies immunity

Barack Oduor | Sep 05, 2025

The tech workers argue that the Bill results from legislative capture by Big Tech and denies them public participation, exposing Kenyan workers to exp...

Interpol shares key advice to tackle cyber threats

Mary Wambui | Aug 29, 2025

Cyber awareness isn't just important, it's essential. Knowing how to protect yourself and others online is a skill, just like learning how to swim or...

1,200 arrested, Sh12 billion seized in major Interpol cybercrime crackdown across Africa

Lucy Mumbi | Aug 23, 2025

The operation brought together investigators from 18 African countries and the United Kingdom to target high-harm and high-impact cybercrimes, identif...

Blogger charged with publishing false information on Mwingi Central MP Mulyungi

Carolyne Kubwa | Aug 19, 2025

MP Mulyungi has been listed as a first witness with three others in the case.

Interpol sounds alarm as cybercrime surges in East Africa amid digital boom

Mary Wambui | Jun 27, 2025

According to Interpol, the surge in online scams is closely linked to Africa's accelerating digital transformation, which has allowed criminals to cap...

Rose Njeri freed after court rules charges pressed against her were "defective"

Carolyne Kubwa | Jun 20, 2025

Njeri had been arrested on May 30, 2025, following a police raid on her home and was subsequently charged under Section 16 of the Computer Misuse and...

DCI detains writer behind controversial Charlene Ruto publication

Maureen Kinyanjui | Jun 03, 2025

Ochora was arrested and is currently detained at Muthaiga Police Station, with forensic officers analysing his laptop for potential evidence.

Kitui journalist freed on bail after ODPP rejects charges linked to graft exposé

Joseph Ndunda | May 03, 2025

Maleve was arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for publishing a news story exposing alleged corruption involving Kitui South MP Rac...