Kenya: Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
Progress
Current status
in force
30 May 2018 in force
18 May 2018 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act entered into force
On 30 May 2018, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 entered into force. The Act establishes the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) to advise on security matters related to blockchain technology, critical infrast…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
President signed Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
On 16 May 2018, the President endorsed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. The Act establishes the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) to advise on security matters related to blockchain technology, critical inf…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
signing
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government