Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act Stories
Maleve was arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for publishing a news story exposing alleged corruption involving Kitui South MP Rac...
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.
Human rights organisations have expressed serious concerns about Kenya's shrinking digital civic space, citing an increase in surveillance, intimidati...
Sifuna was arrested in Bungoma County for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving Kenyans that h...
Silas Kipkoech and Thomas Kibet were arrested in Embakasi, Nairobi, after being trailed for two months following an incident where they allegedly stol...
Titus Wekesa Sifuna from Bungoma County was arrested for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving...
The report comes amidst escalating cyber threats in Kenya, where 1.5 billion threats were detected in the last six months alone.
The funds were transferred to mobile banking wallets, several bank accounts and till numbers.
Dan, who gave only his first name for safety and privacy reasons, is among 78 Kenyans who arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Saturday a...
Through lawyer Danstan Omari, Mokaya had inquired whether President William Ruto would be called to testify.
The surge was driven mainly by system vulnerabilities, which accounted for 752.4 million cases, reflecting a 28.9 per cent rise.
Young women in Kenya are being recruited to participate in sophisticated online fraud schemes designed to lure unsuspecting victims into fake investme...
In Kenya, where digital transactions and the use of gadgets are part of everyday life, securing your Wi-Fi is not just a luxury, it is a necessity.
The alert comes after the Business Registration Service (BRS) notified the Ministry of a potential breach affecting the register of companies.
The Communications Authority of Kenya reports that the number of cyber threats dropped by 41.9 per cent to 657.8 million from 1.13 billion in the prev...
Kuria is also under investigation for allegedly publishing False Information contrary to section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.
He noted that freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse for criminal activity, particularly on social media.
The Treasury said the proposal reflects Kenya’s shift from considering a ban on virtual assets to integrating them into the formal economy under clear...
DCI noted that Gaitho is also being investigated for allegedly sharing private information about a senior public officer and for publishing false info...
Evans Ogada, a specialist in constitutional and administrative law litigation also avers that there is no law requiring citizens to respect the presid...
The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.
The report also noted the widespread issue of insufficient cybersecurity awareness among the public, which makes citizens vulnerable to risks such as...
The hacking group based in Southeast Asia, sent part of the stolen money to Japan, New Vision said, citing unnamed sources at the bank.
Dubbed ‘Operation Serengeti,’ the operation focused on dismantling criminal networks exploiting banking systems and engaging in fraudulent activities.
Cyber Security Director Yunis Omar emphasised the government’s commitment to nationwide digital transformation despite the escalating cybersecurity th...
Tthe IMF has lowered Kenya's GDP growth forecast for the country to 5.0 per cent.
Despite efforts to counter external threats, insider threats and online fraud have emerged as the leading dangers.
“Any person who commits such an offense shall be liable to a fine of not more than fifteen (15) million shillings or imprisonment for a term not excee...
They both denied the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki of Milimani Law Courts. They were released on Sh30,000 cash bail each...
