President William Ruto’s administration is under scrutiny following allegations by Al Jazeera that it is using advanced, illegal digital surveillance tools against citizens and critics.

• The report claims the state has amplified eavesdropping capabilities since the 2024 anti-government demonstrations, raising concerns about civil liberties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
• Key organizations and individuals implicated include the Kenyan government, Al Jazeera, and human rights advocate Victor Ndede.
• Sophisticated surveillance technologies, originally intended for national security, are reportedly being repurposed to monitor dissenting voices, including human rights defenders, journalists, and opposition figures.