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 |..
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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.
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President Ruto Signs Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 Into Law - October 2025
President William Ruto signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 into law on Wednesday, October 15. The newly enacted legislation grants the Kenyan government extensive authority to block social media platforms, websites, and online applications implicated in illicit activities or deemed harmful. The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 also compels internet and telecommunications service providers to cooperate with authorities in cybercrime investigations. Providers who fail to cooperate will face severe penalties. Following the enactment of these sweeping powers, significant concerns have been raised about freedom of expression.
