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Originally published by Kenyanstop
May 13, 2026
3h ago
Supreme Court Issues Directives in Case Challenging Govt Powers to Spy on Calls, Emails
As it stands, sections of the law allow the government, in collaboration with telecos, to monitor Kenyans’ phone communications without their knowledge, even long after investigations have been concluded...
✨ Key Highlights
The Supreme Court has certified an urgent case challenging the Kenyan government's powers under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, to intercept private digital communications.
- The petition, filed by the Bloggers Association of Kenya, Law Society of Kenya, Article 19 Eastern Africa, and the Kenya Union of Journalists, targets provisions allowing state agencies to conduct surveillance.
- The case specifically challenges sections that permit interception of communications and collection of subscriber data, citing violations of the right to privacy and freedom of expression.
- This follows a March 2026 Court of Appeal ruling that upheld some surveillance powers while striking down others related to online misinformation.
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