President William Ruto assented to seven bills on October 15, 2024, gaining public attention, particularly the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024. This bill aims to strengthen legal frameworks against cybercrimes and inappropriate online activities.

• The bill proposes giving the National Computer and Cybercrimes Co-ordination Committee (NC4) new powers, allowing it to issue directives to make websites and applications promoting illegal activities, child pornography, terrorism, or extreme religious practices inaccessible within Kenya.
• Sponsored by MP Aden Mohamed, the bill expands the scope of cyber harassment, with offenders facing a maximum fine of Ksh. 20 million or imprisonment up to ten years.
• It also broadens the definition of phishing to include identity theft via email or phone calls, punishable by a fine not exceeding Ksh. 300,000 or imprisonment for up to three years, and introduces a new offense for unauthorized SIM-swap, with a penalty of up to Ksh. 200,000 or two years imprisonment.