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March 10, 2026
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LSK Files Petition Over Unlawful Use of Protesters’ Data

LSK Files Petition Over Unlawful Use of Protesters’ Data

According to court documents, telecommunications providers allegedly disclosed subscriber data of protesters without court orders, violating the Data Protection Act, 2019, and constitutional safeguards. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has filed a constitutional petition challenging the alleged unlawful access and use of protesters' personal data by government agencies and telecommunications companies between 2024 and 2025.

  • LSK is suing multiple respondents, including telecom operators, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
  • The petition alleges that telecommunications providers disclosed subscriber data without court orders, violating the Data Protection Act, 2019.
  • Justice Lawrence Mugambi has directed the petition to be served to all respondents, with further directions scheduled for April 9, 2026.

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