Relief for Kenyans as court halts implementation of controversial cybercrime law

President William Ruto signs a Bill into law at State House, Nairobi.[PCS]

President William Ruto’s administration has suffered a major legal setback after the High Court in Nairobi suspended the implementationof key provisions of the controversialComputer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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