Kenya: Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act including cybersecurity regulation enters into force
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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…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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2024-11-25
under deliberation
2025-09-29
adopted
2025-10-15
adopted