State to have powers to block social media, websites promoting crime
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 21 - The Government will have powers to shut down social media platforms and websites that promote illegal activities after President Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenyan government now possesses the authority to block social media platforms and websites implicated in illicit activities, following President William Ruto's signing of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 into law.
- The new law allows restriction of access to sites facilitating terrorism, child pornography, or cultic practices.
- The amendment was sponsored by Wajir East MP Aden Daudi.
- It expands the definition of "cyber harassment" to include communication promoting suicide and imposes fines of up to Sh200,000 or a two-year prison term for unauthorized SIM-card swaps.
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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.
