Kenya: Content moderation regulation in Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act
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Section 6(1)(ja) and Section 27(1)(b) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act cease to apply after being declared unconstitutional
On 2 July 2026, Section 6(1)(ja) and Section 27(1)(b) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 were declared unconstitutional and of no legal effect by the High Court at Nairobi, with each party bearing its own costs, in Law Soci…
Section 6(1)(ja) and Section 27(1)(b) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 further suspended pending consolidated determination of their constitutionality
On 6 November 2025, Section 6(1)(ja) and the words "is likely to cause them to commit suicide" in Section 27(1)(b) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 were suspended by conservatory orders of the High Court at Nairobi, pendi…
Section 27(1)(b), (c) and (2) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 suspended pending determination of their constitutionality
On 22 October 2025, Section 27(1)(b), (c) and (2) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 were suspended by a conservatory order of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi County, Milimani Law Courts, pending the hearing and determin…
President signed Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act including content moderation regulation
On 15 October 2025, the President of Kenya signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 (No. 17 of 2025). The amendment modifies the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (Act), Cap. 79C, amending section 6 to allow the issuance of…
Parliament adopted Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 including content moderation regulation
On 29 September 2025, the Parliament of Kenya adopted the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (No. 17 of 2025), amending the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (Act), Cap. 79C. Once in force, section 6 would be amended to allow t…
Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 including content moderation regulation passed first reading
On 25 November 2024, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (the Bill) passed its first reading in the National Assembly. The Bill proposes to amend section 6 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, Cap 79C to grant the Natio…