National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended Kenya's Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, clarifying that the law serves as a moral safeguard rather than an infringement on freedom of expression. He emphasized its purpose is to protect families, especially children, from online harm and extremism.

• The Act aims to curb violent extremism, online exploitation, spread of cultism, and online child pornography in Kenya.
• Wetang’ula stated the law empowers a dedicated agency to identify, penalize, and take down websites promoting harmful content, citing the Shakahola tragedy as a motivation.
• The original Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act was enacted in 2018 and amended in 2025 to strengthen mechanisms against digital offenses and promote responsible online behavior.