Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act Stories

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...

Maraga blasts Ruto for hurried signing ‘draconian’ laws on day of Raila’s death
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 21, 2025

Maraga, who was flanked by officials of his Green Movement Party of Kenya in Nairobi, said Ruto's action is a mockery of the Constitution and constitu...

MPs back Bill empowering authorities to shut rogue websites, deactivate accounts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

If passed, the Bill will give Kenya one of the strictest regulatory frameworks for online safety in the region, allowing authorities to act decisively...

From detention to global recognition: Rose Njeri named in 2025 Time100 Next list
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

software developer Rose Njeri, 35, was recognised under the advocates category for creating a digital platform that allowed Kenyans to voice their opp...

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.

Lamu man jailed for defamatory social media posts
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 12, 2025

Mwendwa had posted a series of derogatory statements about Shee’s parentage and background, prompting a two-year legal battle.

New report sounds alarm on Kenya’s shrinking online freedoms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The State of Internet in Kenya: 2020–2024 study by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), released on Thursday, says government actions and restric...

Kenya’s gig economy experiencing explosive growth, but digital rights risks persist - BAKE
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 08, 2025

The report, by Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), reveals that the country has witnessed an exponential rise in content moderators, content creator...

Lamu court sends strong message on defamatory online posts after blogger's conviction
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 07, 2025

In his detailed ruling, Magistrate Mulama pointed out that Mwendwa’s use of the term mwanaharamu—a word the court recognised as highly offensive and s...

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...

Blogger Maverick Aoko's cybercrime case: Court sets July 7 for prosecution ruling
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 26, 2025

Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego gave the directions after the prosecution failed to present all its witnesses during the three-day hearing allocat...

Software developer Rose Njeri not yet off the hook as DPP set to appeal ruling
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 21, 2025

Senior Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsaringo had dismissed the charges against Njeri, declaring them defective, and ordered her release.

Global tech firms drive major overhaul of East Africa's physical security infrastructure
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 21, 2025

Kenya has already made strides in digital security, exemplified by Nairobi’s integrated command centres and M-Pesa-linked ID systems. Yet, challenges...

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...

ODM leaders, activists demand repeal of Cybercrimes Act over extrajudicial killings, disappearances
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 17, 2025

The leaders said the controversial law is linked to the disturbing rise in cases of harassment, arbitrary arrests, abductions, and deaths of content c...

Ruto’s government made 35 Meta data requests in 2024, targeting 55 accounts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

This ranked Kenya seventh among African countries seeking information from the tech giant.

Senate erupts over Ojwang's death, questions cross-county transfer and unequal justice
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 11, 2025

Senators questioned why Ojwang was transported over 370 kilometres from Homa Bay County to Nairobi, despite the presence of local police stations and...

Six suspects arrested in Mombasa in multi-million cybercrime bust
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2025

The app enabled fraudsters to impersonate customer service agents, convincing victims to divulge sensitive information.

Court releases Rose Njeri on bond amidst controversy over crackdown on digital dissent
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 03, 2025

Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo directed that the matter be mentioned on June 20, 2025, when the court will determine whether Njeri wi...

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.

Stakeholders warn Sh20 million fines in cybercrime Bill threaten freedom of expression online
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

They warn that its vague definitions and broad provisions may be misused to target journalists, whistleblowers, and ordinary citizens engaging in civi...

Kenya records surge in cybercrime with 82 per cent targeted, gaming sector most hit - report
Alfred Onyango  |  May 24, 2025

The proportion of Kenyans who were not just targeted but actually fell victim to fraud rose from eight to 11 per cent during the same period.

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...

ODPP yet to charge teacher allegedly impersonating President William Ruto on X
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 30, 2025

Sifuna is out on a cash bail of Sh100,000 after the court declined to remand him for an additional seven days as sought by the DCI last week.

Growing fears of social media shutdown ahead of 2027 General Election
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 29, 2025

Human rights organisations have expressed serious concerns about Kenya's shrinking digital civic space, citing an increase in surveillance, intimidati...

Court releases 22-year-old man arrested for impersonating President Ruto on social media
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 25, 2025

Sifuna was arrested in Bungoma County for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving Kenyans that h...

Two suspected SIM swap fraudsters detained after stealing Sh589,800 from victim
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 22, 2025

Silas Kipkoech and Thomas Kibet were arrested in Embakasi, Nairobi, after being trailed for two months following an incident where they allegedly stol...

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