Kenya: Content moderation regulation in Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025
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Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 including content moderation regulation enters into force
On 4 November 2025, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 (No. 17 of 2025) enters into force, amending the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (Act), Cap. 79C. The amendment modifies section 6 to allow the issuance of directives …
President signed Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 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…
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…