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The government could soon have powers to shut down or deactivate digital devices, including phones, computer systems, and websites, suspected of involvement in illegal activities, under proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
The proposed law targets crimes, such as child pornography, terrorism, and extreme religious or cultic practices. If approved by Parliament, the amendments would grant sweeping powers to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), allowing it to order the removal of illegal content or the deactivation of any digital platform believed to be involved in such activities.
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