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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 21, 2025
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Inside the New Cybercrime Law and How It Affects You
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, was signed into law on October 15...
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Kenya's President William Ruto signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 into law on October 15, 2025. This controversial legislation aims to combat cybercrime and the use of electronic media for illegal activities, including promoting terrorism and extreme cultic practices.
- The new law expands definitions of cyber harassment and identity theft, covering instances where conduct is likely to induce suicide, punishable by a fine up to Ksh20 million, imprisonment for up to ten years, or both.
- It empowers the National Computer and Cybercrimes Co-ordination Committee to block websites promoting unlawful activities like child pornography or terrorism.
- Unauthorized SIM-SWAP with intent to defraud is now criminalized, carrying penalties of up to two years imprisonment or a Ksh200,000 fine.
- Service providers are mandated to preserve and share user data with law enforcement during investigations.
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