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NGUGI: Cybercrime law must safeguard not stifle free speech

New law too vague and can be used to threaten human rights defenders sharing evidence-based information critical of authorities.

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by KAMAU NGUGI

News09 November 2025 - 04:56
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President William Ruto sign Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2024 into law /PCS

The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, has been utilised to limit the freedom of expression of human rights defenders (HRDs) and voices critical of violations and abuses by the state.

Various sections of this Act, including Sections 16 and 23, have been the to go-offences aimed at harassing, threatening and silencing HRDs.

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