Blow to Ruto as Cybercrime Law Challenged in Court
The law was passed on October 8, 2025, and assented to by President Ruto on October 15...
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The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, signed by President William Ruto on October 15, 2025, is facing a legal challenge at the Milimani Law Courts. Petitioners argue the law infringes upon constitutional rights including privacy and freedom of expression.
- The petition was filed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Reuben Kigame, naming the Attorney General and the Speaker of the National Assembly as respondents.
- The contentious law is accused of containing vague provisions that criminalize legitimate online expression and granting government agencies unchecked powers without judicial oversight, violating Articles 31, 33, 34, 35, and 36 of the Constitution.
- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized President Ruto's administration for fast-tracking contentious legislation, backing the legal challenges.
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High Court Suspends Sections of Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 - October 2025
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily halted the enforcement of key sections of the new Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024. The suspension follows a legal challenge filed at the Milimani Law Courts arguing that the law infringes upon constitutional rights like privacy and freedom of expression. One of the suspended sections introduced severe penalties for cyber harassment, including fines of up to Sh20 million or imprisonment for up to 10 years. The act, signed by President William Ruto on October 15, 2025, faced this legal challenge over its potential impact on digital freedom.
