High Court Temporarily Stops New Cybercrime Laws
The move came after a petition was filed on Tuesday evening...
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The High Court has temporarily halted the enforcement of key sections of Kenya's newly signed Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024. This suspension comes after a petition challenged the act's potential impact on digital freedom and freedom of expression.
- A conservative order was issued on Wednesday, October 22, by Justice Lawrence Mugambi.
- The order specifically suspends Section 27(1)(b), (c), and (2) of the amended Act.
- The petition was filed by Reuben Kigame, a former presidential contender, and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC).
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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.
