Let's do away with Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act

The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018, which was amended at the end of last year, has come under scrutiny as it is being used by the government to target those it views as utilising online spaces and apps to speak up against it. During the recent anti-government protests, Rose Njeri was arrested under the Act for creating an app that would make it easier to submit comments regarding the Finance Bill 2025. Later the same month, Albert Ojwang was arrested under the same Act for purportedly publishing anti-government content online, resulting in his sudden death at the hands of the police.