So in short,
- Expanded Definitions of Cybercrimes: The law broadens the scope of cybercrimes to include unauthorized access, cyber harassment, phishing, and SIM card fraud .
- Stricter Penalties: Offenses such as cyber harassment now carry heavier fines and longer prison sentences, with penalties reaching up to KES 20 million or imprisonment for up to 10 years .
- Broader Government Powers: The law empowers the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) to block access to digital platforms or content deemed illegal, including child pornography, terrorism, or extreme religious practices. Authorities can also compel service providers to hand over user data without judicial oversight .
These changes have sparked widespread debate across Kenya’s digital landscape, with critics expressing concerns about potential overreach and the impact on digital rights and free speech .
Nice.
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You will be the first casualty.
So they want cyber harassment, child pornography, terrorism, extreme religious practices, SIM card fraud, phishing?
Maybe if the Americans start bullying a sovereign state again like they were trying to in 2021-2022 and now they’re too embarrassed to admit it. We don’t do Jim Crow shit in Kenya.
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I’m a software developer, I don’t create content so I don’t care about imperialism.