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November 26, 2025
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Govt Steps Up Crackdown on Kenyans Engaging in Social Media & Computer Misuse

Govt Steps Up Crackdown on Kenyans Engaging in Social Media & Computer Misuse

The latest move is expected to curb the widespread misuse of social media and other cyber-related crimes in the country...

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is enhancing its fight against cybercrime in Kenya with new digital forensics tools, a donation from the German government via AFRIPOL.

  • These tools aim to transform how detectives handle digital and cyber-related crimes, improving the DCI’s ability to combat advanced criminal networks.
  • The DCI’s Cyber and Digital Forensics Laboratory in Nairobi will serve as a regional center of excellence for Eastern Africa.
  • The initiative supports increased efforts against social media misuse and other computer-related crimes, following President William Ruto’s approval of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act of 2024, which introduced stricter penalties, including up to Ksh20 million in fines, though it is currently suspended by the High Court.

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