Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act

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Kenya's Court of Appeal, sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act

Kenya court strikes down ‘fake news’ sections of cyber law, upholds other problematic provisions

Kampala, March 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Friday’s decision by Kenya’s Court of Appeal to strike down sections of the 2018 cybercrime law as a major victory for freedom of expression and the press. The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) challenged 26 provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, arguing that…

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Journalist Peter Maseke Mwita (left) walks out of Central Police Station in Mombasa in handcuffs on January 2, 2026.

Kenya court due to rule on cybercrimes law as another journalist faces jail

Nairobi, February 26, 2026—Journalist Peter Maseke Mwita has a keener interest than most in Friday’s upcoming ruling on the constitutionality of Kenya’s cybercrime law — legislation that could see him jailed for up to 10 years over a mistaken WhatsApp message. On February 27, a three-judge court of appeal bench is due to rule in…

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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta inspects an honor guard in Nairobi on May 2, 2018. CPJ calls on Kenyatta not to sign a cybercrime bill passed by Parliament. (Reuters/Thomas Mukoya)

Kenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

Nairobi, May 10, 2018 — The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta not to sign into law a cybercrimes bill that was recently passed by the National Assembly because it will stifle press freedom.

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