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October 22, 2025
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Kigame, KHRC petition High Court to quash new Computer Misuse and Cyber-crimes law

Kigame, KHRC petition High Court to quash new Computer Misuse and Cyber-crimes law

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 22 – Renowned gospel musician Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Commission have filed a petition seeking the High Court to Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Musician Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) have petitioned the High Court to invalidate the new Computer Misuse and Cyber-crimes law, signed by President William Ruto on October 15, 2025. They argue the law grants the state excessive power to surveil and silence critics, potentially endangering citizens.

  • The law mandates all social media users to verify accounts with government-issued legal names.
  • Kigame and KHRC warn this provision infringes on the right to privacy under Article 31 of the Constitution and could lead to state surveillance and intimidation.
  • The petition also asserts the law's passing was unconstitutional as it bypassed the Senate despite affecting county government functions.

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