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October 22, 2025
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Court suspends Sh20mn cyber harassment penalty in Cybercrime Act

Court suspends Sh20mn cyber harassment penalty in Cybercrime Act

The High Court in Nairobi has suspended Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which introduced fines of up to Sh20 million or 10 years in jail for cyber harassment. The ruling follows a petition by Dr. Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Co..

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The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily suspended a section of Kenya's Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act that introduced severe penalties for cyber harassment, including fines of up to Sh20 million or imprisonment for up to 10 years.

  • Penalties of up to Sh20 million or 10 years imprisonment for cyber harassment have been suspended.
  • Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the conservatory order following an application by gospel musician Dr. Reuben Kigame Lichete and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC).
  • The suspended clauses, part of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, were challenged due to concerns they could infringe upon freedom of expression by criminalizing legitimate online criticism.

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