… While legislation such as the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act has been put in place to address expanding risks on digital platforms, stakeholders still argue that the Malabo Convention is essential to fully address the challenges of cross-border digital governance. …
… n extensive legal and institutional framework to combat terrorism, organised crime, terrorist financing and cyber threats.Among the laws he mentioned were the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act …
… The alleged conduct could potentially fall within provisions of Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, although the specific charges against Papa TV had not been publicly confirmed at the time of publication. …
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize By Mary Gathu The Government has launched the Rapid Reference Guide on Investigating and Prosecuting Offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, as it intensifies efforts to secure Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital environment. …
… The guide lists 76 cyber offences and provides sample cases, investigative procedures and guidance on preparing charges and identifying evidence required to support prosecutions under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 27 – The State has moved to the Supreme Court seeking to overturn a Court of Appeal decision that declared two provisions of Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act unconstitutional. …
Parliament moves to Supreme Court to challenge removal of clauses in Cybercrime Act By Dzuya Walter August 27, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaker Moses Wetangula chairs a House sitting in th …
… "These betting apps have destroyed families," he said, noting that many operate without licenses and fall afoul of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. …
… The magistrate also considered the seriousness of the charge facing Wambua, noting that cyber harassment under Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act carries a maximum penalty of a Sh20 million fine, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years or both. …
… The Principal Secretary said the government has already taken several steps to strengthen the country’s cyber defences, including implementing the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, operationalizing the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee and enforcing the …
Kenya has undergone rapid technological growth accompanied by increasing digital risks. Stakeholders argue the Malabo Convention—an African Union treaty creating a unified legal framework for cybersecurity, electronic transactions, and personal data protection across Africa—is essential to address cross-border digital governance challenges; despite Cabinet approval in 2025, the agreement awaits National Assembly ratification.
Kenya has undergone rapid technological growth accompanied by increasing digital risks. Stakeholders argue the Malabo Convention—an African Union treaty creating a unified legal framework for cybersecurity, electronic transactions, and personal data protection across Africa—is essential to address cross-border digital governance challenges; despite Cabinet approval in 2025, the agreement awaits National Assembly ratification.
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya is considering a new legal framework to register and disclose foreign agents, lobbyists and foreign-funded activities, aimed at strengthening transparency and monitoring foreign influence while protecting national interests. He made the remarks at a conference on critical infrastructure, warning that terrorism is evolving to target sophisticated systems and that Africa has become the global epicentre of terrorism.
Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria's involvement in the arrest of TikTok creator Papa TV—footage shows him confronting the handcuffed content creator shortly after arrest—has triggered debate over whether a public official who was the target of alleged online abuse should have a visible role in law enforcement proceedings. The arrest followed an online dispute in which Papa TV allegedly posted insulting content criticizing Mosiria's crackdown on explicit content creators.
The Kenyan Government has released the Rapid Reference Guide on Investigating and Prosecuting Offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to secure the country's digital environment. The launch follows a nationwide assessment that identified more than 2,000 critical vulnerabilities and over 4.8 million leaked credentials.
Kenya has launched a guide to standardise cybercrime investigations and prosecutions, listing 76 cyber offences and providing sample cases, investigative procedures, and guidance on evidence handling. The guide also establishes procedures for law enforcement and prosecutors to work with foreign counterparts on cross-border cases, with Kenya having committed to sharing cybercrime information with 76 countries.
Kenya's National Assembly has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a Court of Appeal decision that struck down Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which criminalise the publication and dissemination of false information. The State argues the provisions include safeguards to protect legitimate expression, opinions, satire, and honest mistakes, and are aimed only at deliberate and knowing dissemination of false factual claims intended to cause harm or disorder.
Kenya's National Assembly has appealed to the Supreme Court seeking reinstatement of Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which a lower court struck down as unconstitutional. Parliament argues the sections do not infringe freedom of expression as they target deliberate spread of false information rather than opinion, satire, or honest mistakes.
ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said his job is to coordinate resources and manage the ministry rather than possess technical programming skills, arguing that criticism reflects a misunderstanding of what a Cabinet Secretary does. He cited stakeholder satisfaction and support from business groups as evidence of effective leadership.
Makueni nominated MCA Urbanus Kyalo Wambua, accused of posting inciting remarks on TikTok, was released on Sh200,000 cash bail or alternative bond of Sh500,000 by a Nairobi court. The Wiper-linked politician is barred from contacting or interfering with prosecution witnesses in the cyber harassment case against Kibwezi MP Mutuse.
Kenya's government is stepping up efforts to strengthen cybersecurity systems and establish responsible AI governance, warning that evolving digital technologies are creating new threats to national security, public trust, and the digital economy. The Principal Secretary for Internal Security noted that digital transformation has improved public service delivery but also widened exposure to cyberattacks.
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Kenya's cybersecurity systems and developing robust governance frameworks for artificial intelligence, citing growing cyber threats as the country's digital economy continues to expand. The Interior PS said Kenya's rapid digital transformation has boosted economic growth and improved public service delivery, but has also heightened exposure to cyber risks.
Kenya's government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity systems and developing governance frameworks for emerging technologies including AI to protect the digital economy. The Principal Secretary for Internal Security noted that while digital transformation has expanded public service access—with eCitizen hosting over 24,000 government services and serving 15 million users—it has also widened Kenya's cyber risk landscape.
Four civil society groups have petitioned the Supreme Court to strike out sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act governing surveillance, arguing they violate privacy rights and lack notification requirements that would inform individuals of data collection or communications interception.