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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 3, 2025
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Kerugoya High Court suspends implementation of section in new Computer Misuse law
Judge Edward Muriithi ruled that the enforcement will halt the enactment of provisions related to section 6 (1) (j), which speaks on the functions of the National Computer and Cybercrim.....
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The Kerugoya High Court has temporarily suspended the implementation of a section of the new Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2025. This decision, made by Judge Edward Muriithi, halts provisions related to Section 6 (1) (j) concerning the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee.
- The suspension by Judge Edward Muriithi is effective until November 5, 2025.
- The petition challenging the Act was filed by the Kirinyaga Woman Representative.
- Judge Lawrence Mugambi had previously suspended Section 27 of the Act, which addresses cyber harassment, following an application by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Reuben Kigame.
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