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How the Cybercrime Act is being used to stifle political opponents
Recent court cases involving activist Mwabili Mwagodi and student David Oaga Mokaya have renewed scrutiny over alleged misuse of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to suppress political dissent.
By Irungu Houghton
2026-02-21 00:00:00
By Irungu Houghton
2026-02-07 09:07:00
Kenyans can be proud that the six-year-old Data Protection Act remains far superior to any legislation in Africa or those in older digital economies like the United States.
By Irungu Houghton And Danford Momanyi
2026-01-31 10:15:28
The US violated the UN Charter’s prohibition on the use of force.
By Irungu Houghton
2026-01-24 13:16:06
Unlike many, Nick filmed not only to explain our world but to offer the silenced a voice and to protect the truth.
By Irungu Houghton
2026-01-10 12:40:00
Diplomacy must not cloak transnational repression, and extradition must never become a tool to hunt those fleeing political persecution.
By Irungu Houghton
2026-01-03 00:00:00
Oxfam’s report goes beyond criticism. It offers practical policy solutions that could rescue Kenya Kwanza’s vision if implemented.
By Irungu Houghton
2025-11-29 08:00:00
The 27th November by-elections have all the signs of a mini general election.
By Irungu Houghton
2025-11-15 06:51:00
The escalation of repression by Tanzania against the public, journalists and human rights defenders sadly seems to be extending even to those without a voice or a vote.
By Irungu Houghton
2025-11-07 17:52:52
With the resumption of continuous voter registration on September 29, seven by-elections set for November 27, the scramble for the next generation of honest leaders is on.
By Irungu Houghton
2025-10-04 07:49:41
Ruto’s lecture is a copy paste version of his arch-rival Raila Odinga pre-2013 and 2017 elections speeches to American and Kenyan diaspora audiences.
By Irungu Houghton
Mar. 5, 2022
Mar. 5, 2022
Joe Muriuki was not the first to be diagnosed, but he was the first with the courage to be interviewed in a KBC studio after discovering his status.
By Irungu Houghton
Feb. 26, 2022
Feb. 26, 2022
Clearer guidance is still needed on what is a “proportional response” to public disorder and violence.
By Irungu Houghton
Feb. 18, 2022
Feb. 18, 2022
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