National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee — Kenyan body previously authorized to block websites, struck down as unconstitutional by High Court in July 2026.
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Citizen Digital
… This was reported during the 36th meeting of the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4), chaired by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo. …
Mobile money fraud tops cases reported in first half of 2026The Standard
… The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) said mobile money was used either as a payment method or destination in 51 of 102 reported computer fraud cases reviewed during the six-month period. …
Government steps up fight on fraud in money transferCitizen Digital
… The Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2024, signed into law by President William Ruto in October 2025, empowers the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee to order internet providers to make websites or applications inaccessible if they are deemed …
All cyber café sessions must be logged, stored for 3 years , CA rulesCitizen Digital
… cement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); In the landmark ruling, Justice Nyaundi declared unconstitutional Section 6(1)(jA) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which had granted the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee …
Parliament to appeal High Court ruling declaring parts of Cybercrimes Act unconstitutionalCitizen Digital
… Justice Patricia Mande declared Section 6(1)(j)(a) unconstitutional, saying it gave excessive powers to the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee and infringed on constitutional protections on freedom of expression, media freedom and freedom of religion. …
High Court strikes down cybercrime law allowing website blocking without court ordersCitizen Digital
… National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) Director Dr. James Kimuyu said Kenya had made significant progress in strengthening its cybersecurity framework. …
Gov't seeks tougher cyber laws to combat AI-enabled threatsThe Standard
… In a landmark judgment on Thursday, Justice Patricia Nyaundi struck down Section 6(1)(jA), which empowered the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee to order websites or applications rendered inaccessible without prior court approval, and Section 27(1)(b), whic …
Blow to State as High Court nullifies key Cybercrime Act sectionsCapital News
… The three-day conference, jointly organized by the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), has brought together government agencies, regulators, cybersecurity professionals, academia, development partners and privat …
Government Moves To Fortify Kenya’s Digital Defences Amid Rising AI-Driven Cyber ThreatsCitizen Digital
… The three-day conference, jointly organised by the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), has brought together cybersecurity experts, government agencies, regulators, academia, private sector players and developmen …
Gov't steps up cybersecurity, AI governance amid rising digital threatsThe Standard
… Omollo highlighted measures already taken to strengthen the country's cybersecurity framework, including the implementation of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, the operationalisation of the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee, and the enforcement of t …
Government moves to bolster cybersecurity, tighten AI governanceThe Interior Ministry reported that mobile money was used in 51 of 102 computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026, with mobile money fraud accounting for 19 cases (18.6%), followed by investment and forex schemes with 16 cases (15.7%), and cryptocurrency schemes with 12 cases (11.8%).
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Interior Ministry reported that mobile money was used in 51 of 102 computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026, with mobile money fraud accounting for 19 cases (18.6%), followed by investment and forex schemes with 16 cases (15.7%), and cryptocurrency schemes with 12 cases (11.8%).
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee found that mobile money was involved in half of 102 computer fraud cases reported between February and July, with mobile money fraud accounting for 19 cases (18.6 per cent), followed by investment and forex schemes (15.7 per cent) and cryptocurrency schemes (11.8 per cent).
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Communications Authority has ruled that all public cyber cafés must log and retain customer login sessions (showing terminal IDs and start/end times) for a minimum of three years, while excluding personal browsing history, as part of new cybercrime prevention regulations.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament has filed a notice of appeal challenging a High Court judgment that declared provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 unconstitutional. Justice Patricia Nyaundi had ruled that Section 6(1)(jA), which gave the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee power to block websites without a court order, was unconstitutional.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has struck down Section 6(1)(j)(a) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which allowed the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee to order website and application blocking without court approval. Justice Patricia Mande found the provision unconstitutional as it granted excessive administrative power and violated freedom of expression, media freedom, and freedom of religion.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Interior Principal Secretary says the government is seeking to amend the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 to address emerging cyber threats driven by artificial intelligence, citing gaps in the existing legal framework. Kenya lost KSh29 billion to cyber attacks in 2024, nearly double the KSh15 billion in 2023, according to government data.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court declared two sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 unconstitutional: one that empowered an administrative body to block websites without court approval, and another that criminalised communication likely to cause suicide. Justice Patricia Nyaundi ruled that the website-blocking provision unlawfully restricted constitutional freedoms and invited arbitrary enforcement.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →