Interior PS Omollo defends new Cyber-crimes law amid censorship claims

According to the Interior Principal Secretary, the amended law empowers the committee to issue lawful directives against websites found to be promoting child pornography, human trafficking, or terrorism-related content. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has defended Kenya's new Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, against claims it suppresses dissent, stating the law aims to create a secure digital environment. This comes as rights groups and opposition figures challenge the legislation in court.

Interior PS Omollo dismissed allegations of censorship as "misleading," urging Kenyans to read the law.
The amended act empowers the National Computer and Cyber-crimes Coordination Committee (NC4) to issue directives against websites involved in child pornography, human trafficking, or terrorism.
The law, signed by President William Ruto on October 15, 2025, mandates social media users to verify accounts with government-issued names, leading to concerns about state surveillance.
Reuben Kigame, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, and Irungu Nyakera have filed a petition to nullify the act, citing infringement on the right to privacy and potential for repression.

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