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Originally published by Capital Business
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October 21, 2025
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State to have powers to block social media, websites promoting crime

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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