Former CJ Maraga Criticizes President Ruto Over New Computer and Cybercrimes Law - October 2025

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has publicly criticized President William Ruto's actions regarding new legislation. Maraga asserted that the proposed bills by President Ruto's administration are suppressing the freedom of Kenyans. He specifically criticized the president for signing the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill into law, also described as a contentious social media regulation law. Maraga accused President Ruto of insincerity, alleging he exploited the occasion of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death to fast-track the assent of contentious laws.