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July 2, 2026

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High Court Declares Key Provisions of Controversial Cybercrime Law Unconstitutional

High Court Declares Key Provisions of Controversial Cybercrime Law Unconstitutional

The ruling is a significant win for the freedom of speech with the government suffering a signifiant blow in its bid to regulate speech...

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Kenya's High Court has declared key provisions of the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2025 unconstitutional. The ruling strikes down sections that would have granted the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee powers to block websites and created the offense of cyber harassment.

Most important fact: The court nullified Sections 6(1) and 27(1) of the Act.
Key person or organization: The decision was delivered by Justice Patricia Nyaundi.
Notable detail: Critics argued the struck-down provisions could be used to restrict digital rights and freedom of speech.

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