Kenya: 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. The amendment modifies Section 6 of the principal Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, granting the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) explicit authority to issue directives requiring the blocking of websites or applications within Kenya. Specifically, the Act gives courts the power to order the removal of digital content and the closing of computer systems in connection with a person who has been convicted of illegal activities, including child sexual abuse material, terrorism, or extreme religious and cultic practices. Further, authorised persons may apply to a court requesting a removal or deactivation order where they suspect that a computer system or website is used to promote such material. The Act also broadens the scope of cyber harassment to include conduct likely to cause suicide and extends the definition of phishing to cover fraudulent calls. The Act enters into force on 4 November 2025.