Narok Man arrested over defamatory Facebook post
According to a story done by Robert Kiplagat dated 12th July 2018 on The Standard Digital, Senteu Sadera, a 32-year old man from Narok County was on Wednesday evening (11th… Read More
Human Rights
Organizations to seek permission before collecting personal data
Did you know that as an individual, Kenyan companies that have your personal information will have to be granted permission by you before collecting, processing or storing personal data? This… Read More
Justice Wilfrida Okwany orders that 26 sections of the Cybercrimes law to remain suspended until October 1st
The suspension of 26 contentious sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act has been extended to 1st October 2018. In an application filed by the Attorney General seeking to… Read More
LSK challenges constitutionality of The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has joined the efforts to declare sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. The lawyers’ body is suing the National Assembly, Attorney… Read More
Hunted turns hunter: Robert Alai threatens to sue Weekly Citizen for defamation
Controversial blogger and social media influencer Robert Alai is threatening to sue the Citizen Weekly for defamation. This is after the latter published an article in their weekly publication for… Read More
Petitioner challenges Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
A petitioner, Geoffrey Maina has challenged the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 stating that it contravenes the constitution. On 16th May 2018, the President of the Republic of Kenya assented… Read More
Nyakundi released unconditionally
Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi has been released unconditionally after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji ordered that he be released. In a letter to the Senior Assistant Director of… Read More
Blogger Nyakundi released on a sh1.3 million cash bail
Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi has been released on a sh1.3 million cash bail or a sh2 million bond by a Kiambu Law Court. In the four cases that he has, he… Read More
Cyprian Nyakundi charged with multiple crimes for his online posts
Controversial blogger Cyprian Nyakundi has been charged with multiple crimes relating to his online posts. The blogger was arrested on Wednesday 25th April and detained at Muthaiga police station. His is… Read More
Cyber harassment to attract fines as high as sh20 million or ten years’ imprisonment
Online bullies have been put on notice by government as it seeks to stamp out the vice committed through telecommunication devices including the internet. The Computer and Cyercrimes Bill creates… Read More
False Publication ambiguous and open to abuse, says Article 19
KICTANET, in the Departmental Committee on Communications and Information and innovation Report has proposed the deletion and replacement of the clause, ‘False publication’, with a revised text to effectively deal… Read More
Launch of Access to Information Handbook
Access to information is an essential part of democracy. Public access to government-held information allows individuals to better understand the role of government and the decisions being made on their… Read More