President William Ruto has defended the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act (Amendments) 2024, stating it was amended for the benefit of all Kenyans despite the High Court temporarily suspending its enforcement. He accused some leaders of spreading false information to fuel political tensions.

• The Act, first implemented in 2018, underwent slight readjustments to combat cyberbullying, hate speech, and explicit content affecting Kenyan youth.
• President Ruto clarified that Members of the National Assembly approved the amendments, which began in 2024.
• He dismissed allegations of signing the bill during a period of national mourning, explaining that it is his constitutional duty to sign bills into law and the process was already underway.