National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee

National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee — government body that analyzes cybercrime data and was empowered to block websites under struck-down 2025 legislation.

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July 2026
1 JulThe 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 governance

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Government outlines cybersecurity and data privacy protection measures

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Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo told the Senate that the Government is implementing measures to protect Kenyans from online gender-based violence, cybercrime and misuse of personal information, anchored on regulation, public awareness, detection and response through the Kenya Computer Incident Response Team-Coordination Centre, digital forensics, and multi-agency collaboration.

7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 7 October

Government outlines cybersecurity and data privacy protection measures
Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo told the Senate that the Government is implementing measures to protect Kenyans from online gender-based violence, cybercrime and misuse of personal information, anchored on regulation, public awareness, detection and response through the Kenya Computer Incident Response Team-Coordination Centre, digital forensics, and multi-agency collaboration.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 24 August

Mobile money fraud tops online fraud cases in first half 2026
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%).
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government targets mobile money fraud as cyber crimes surge
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 →

Tuesday 11 August

Kenya's Communications Authority mandates cyber café session logging
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 →

Friday 10 July

Parliament appeals High Court ruling on Cybercrimes Act provisions
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 →

Thursday 2 July

High Court voids cybercrime law on website blocking without judicial approval
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 →
Government seeks amendments to cybercrime law against AI threats
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 →
High Court nullifies two cybercrime law provisions
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 →

Wednesday 1 July

Government strengthens cybersecurity amid AI-driven threats
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 →
Government strengthens cybersecurity and AI governance frameworks
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 →
Government commits to strengthening cybersecurity and AI governance
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 →