The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

C
Originally published by Capital Business
📰 Read Full Article
business
October 21, 2025
12h ago

New law compels ISPs to aid cybercrime investigations

New law compels ISPs to aid cybercrime investigations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 21 - Kenya’s new Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 has imposed stringent obligations on internet and Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya has enacted the new Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, compelling internet and telecommunications service providers to cooperate with authorities in cybercrime investigations or face severe penalties.

  • The law was assented to on October 15 by President William Ruto.
  • It grants the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) power to block websites promoting illegal activities.
  • Penalties for unauthorized SIM-card swaps include a fine of Sh200,000 or a two-year jail term.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Capital Business

📰 Read Full Article

Related News

Activists move to court to challenge Ruto's cyber security law
Video
New

Activists move to court to challenge Ruto's cyber security law

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
1h ago
20 million Kenyans are undernourished as Kenya faces food insecurity
Video
New

20 million Kenyans are undernourished as Kenya faces food insecurity

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
1h ago
Mike Sonko Pledges Financial & Legal Aid To Families Of Kasarani Shooting Victims
entertainment3h ago

Mike Sonko Pledges Financial & Legal Aid To Families Of Kasarani Shooting Victims

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has pledged extensive financial and legal aid to the families of victims who died from gunshot wounds during a public viewing of Raila Odinga's body at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani last Thursday. Sonko committed to covering hospital and mortuary bills, transportation of bodies, and providing legal support, demanding justice and accountability for the incident.

G
Ghafla! (Entertainment)
📰 Read Full Story
Court to deliver judgment on Mwau’s Case challenging police recruitment mandate
4h ago

Court to deliver judgment on Mwau’s Case challenging police recruitment mandate

The Employment and Labour Relations Court is set to deliver its judgment on October 30 in a case challenging the recruitment mandate for police officers. John Harun Mwau has petitioned the court to declare that the Inspector General, not the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), should be responsible for police recruitment.

C
Citizen Digital
📰 Read Full Story
Inside the New Cybercrime Law and How It Affects You
top4h ago

Inside the New Cybercrime Law and How It Affects You

Kenya's President William Ruto signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 into law on October 15, 2025. This controversial legislation aims to combat cybercrime and the use of electronic media for illegal activities, including promoting terrorism and extreme cultic practices.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story