Maraga Backs Petitions Challenging Ruto's Cyber Crime Law

The new law grants government agencies the authority to access and restrict online accounts, among other sweeping powers...

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Presidential hopeful David Maraga has criticized President William Ruto's administration for fast-tracking contentious legislation, including the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act, and supports legal challenges against these laws.

Maraga alleges Ruto's government hurried the passage of eight bills to preempt court interventions, threatening constitutional freedoms.
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024, allows government agencies to access and restrict online accounts, drawing significant criticism.
Maraga warns that the new laws, particularly the Privatisation Bill, 2025, grant a government committee wide-ranging powers without judicial oversight, potentially shutting down digital platforms.

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