Why cyber law is a tool to silence Gen Z's bold online activism

Attorney General Justin Muturi responds to questions when he appeared before the Senate Ad-hoc Committee investigating proliferation of religius organisations in Kenya and the deaths in Shakahola, Kilifi County on May 10th, 2023.[FILE/Standard]

The opposition has criticized President William Ruto for what it terms as veiled attempt to silence dissent through the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, a day after the Head of State defended the law.

Former Attorney General Justin Muturi on Friday, launched a scathing attack on the Ruto administration, accusing it of hiding behind the law to ensure self-preservation.