Digital Risks & Rewards: What Kenya’s Cybercrime Act Means for Creatives, Influencers and Online Freedom

Cybercrime Act Means for Creatives, Influencers and Online Freedom

In an era when content creators, influencers, and digital artists thrive online, the legal environment governing digital expression has become increasingly important. In Kenya, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 (and its amendments, commonly referred to as the “Cybercrime Act”) is central. This guide explores what the Act is, how it has changed, and … Read more

Kenya ICT Amendment Bill 2025: State Surveillance, Data Privacy & Metered Internet Explained

Kenya ICT Amendment Bill 2025

In March 2025, Kenya’s National Assembly introduced the Kenya ICT Amendment Bill, 2025, a controversial legislative proposal that could transform how Kenyans interact with the internet and digital services. While the government presents the Bill as a step toward safeguarding consumers and improving transparency, digital rights activists argue it opens the door to state surveillance … Read more