Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act Stories

Communications Authority of Kenya takes LSK to court over controversial cybercrime law
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.

High Court suspends enforcement of disputed sections of cybercrime law pending petition hearing
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 22, 2025

The court’s decision offers temporary relief to rights activists who argue that Kenya’s new cybercrime law threatens privacy, free speech, and media f...

Activist files petition challenging Cybercrimes Act 2024 over free speech fears
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 22, 2025

The two cases now place the contentious Cybercrimes Amendment Act under increasing judicial scrutiny, as the courts grapple with the growing tension b...

Legal storm brews over Kenya’s cyber law as petitioners cry foul on privacy and expression
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

The petitioners argue that the new cybercrime law violates constitutional rights to privacy, free expression, and data protection, and was passed with...

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