President Ruto Defends New Social Media Law Amid Protests - October 2025
President William Ruto defended a controversial social media regulation law he signed on October 15, stating it is designed to protect Kenyans online. The government refuted claims that proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act are intended to suppress freedom of expression. However, the legislation has faced opposition, with youth in Kisumu protesting against the proposed Social Media Freedom Bill due to concerns about restrictions on online liberties. President Ruto is countering what he describes as misinformation regarding the law's purpose, which aims to govern online activity in Kenya.
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Serikali yakanusha madai kuwa sheria ya Uhalifu wa Kompyuta yanakusudia kudhibiti uhuru wa kujieleza
The Kenyan government has refuted claims that proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act are intended to suppress freedom of expression or silence dissenting voices.
Rais Ruto atetea sheria ya udhibiti wa mitandao aliyotiia saini Oktoba 15 siku aliyoaga Raila Odinga
President Ruto defended the controversial social media regulation law he signed on October 15, the same day Raila Odinga bid farewell. This legislation aims to govern online activity in Kenya.