Kenya: Cybersecurity regulation in Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act
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Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act including cybersecurity regulation enters into force
On 4 November 2025, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 (No. 17 of 2025) entered into force, amending the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, Cap. 79C. The Act had been assented to on 15 October 2025. The amended definition of…
President signed Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act including cybersecurity 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, expanding the definition of "access" in sec…
Parliament adopted Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 including cybersecurity 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, it would expand the definition of "ac…
Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 including cybersecurity 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 the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, Cap 79C. It would expand the functions…