Kenyan media personality Willis Raburu, popularly known as “Bazu,” recently suffered a legal setback after the High Court overturned a Ksh 6.5 million payout he had previously been awarded in a case against Airtel Kenya. The ruling brought an unexpected twist to a high-profile intellectual property dispute that had captured the attention of Kenyans across social media and entertainment … Read more
In close relationships, trust is everything. But snooping on your partner’s phone or computer—reading their messages, emails, WhatsApp chats, or social media—might seem minor. In Kenya, it isn’t. Under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 (CMCA), such actions may be criminal. This guide explains what the law says, what actions are criminalized, what penalties … Read more
In simple terms, defilement is any act of sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 18 years. The key factor here is the age of the child. It is a strict liability offence in many circumstances. This means that whether or not the child consented is largely irrelevant. A person under 18 is considered by law … Read more