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November 13, 2025
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Catholic Bishops Issue Demands to the Govt Over New Cybercrime Laws

Catholic Bishops Issue Demands to the Govt Over New Cybercrime Laws

They argued that the law could be used to silence critics, invade privacy, and manipulate the electoral process...

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The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has raised significant concerns regarding recent legislative actions by the Kenyan government, particularly the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, and the proposed Religious Regulation Bill.

  • The KCCB warned that new laws risk suppressing fundamental freedoms and undermining democracy, urging public participation.
  • The bishops criticized the shift from Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to Competency-Based Education (CBE), citing confusion and political motivations in the education sector.
  • They highlighted that faith-based hospitals are owed billions of shillings by the government from the defunct NHIF and SHA.
  • While critical of legislative and education policies, the bishops commended the government for stabilizing the Kenyan shilling and investing in infrastructure and TVET institutions.

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