Kenya: 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 passed its first reading. The Bill introduces a modification to Section 6, empowering the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) to issue directives that render websites or applications inaccessible within Kenya. This amendment specifically applies to platforms that promote illegal activities, child pornography, terrorism, or extreme religious and cultic practices.