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October 21, 2025
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Kenya enacts law imposing Sh20mn fine for cybercrimes

Kenya enacts law imposing Sh20mn fine for cybercrimes

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 21 - Individuals found guilty of cyber harassment or other online offences in Kenya now face fines of up to Sh20 million or a jail Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya has enacted a new law, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, significantly increasing penalties for cybercrimes, including fines of up to Sh20 million or 10 years imprisonment for offenses like cyber harassment.

  • Offenders convicted of cyber harassment now face a fine not exceeding Sh20 million, a prison sentence of up to 10 years, or both.
  • The law was signed by President William Ruto on October 15, strengthening the previous 2018 legislation.
  • The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NCCCC) is empowered to block websites and applications promoting unlawful activity, even without a court order.

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