High Court Suspends Sections of Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 - October 2025

The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily halted the enforcement of key sections of the new Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024. The suspension follows a legal challenge filed at the Milimani Law Courts arguing that the law infringes upon constitutional rights like privacy and freedom of expression. One of the suspended sections introduced severe penalties for cyber harassment, including fines of up to Sh20 million or imprisonment for up to 10 years. The act, signed by President William Ruto on October 15, 2025, faced this legal challenge over its potential impact on digital freedom.