The Kenyan government is refuting online claims about the recently enacted Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2024, stating that much of the information circulating is misleading. Dr. Raymond Omollo, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, urged citizens to read the actual law to understand its provisions.

• The amendments strengthen Kenya's cybersecurity by expanding the powers of the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4).
• The NC4 can now issue directives against websites promoting child pornography, human trafficking, and terrorism.
• New provisions include penalties of up to Ksh. 20 million or 10 years imprisonment for cyber harassment leading to violence or harm, and up to Ksh. 300,000 or three years for severe phishing offenses.
• Unauthorised SIM-swapping is now criminalized, with penalties up to Ksh. 200,000 or two years imprisonment.