A Kenyan High Court has temporarily blocked the government from shutting down social media platforms and blocking websites under the new Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024. Justice Lawrence Mugambi suspended Sections 6 and 27 of the Act until petitions challenging the legislation are heard and determined.

• Sections 6 and 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024 were suspended.
• The suspension prevents the government from blocking websites promoting “unlawful activities” and shutting down social media.
• The initial broader suspension of the entire act was narrowed after arguments from the Attorney General and the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).