National Assembly
Passed
Controversial
High Priority
Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024
An act to expand government authority over digital spaces, combat cybercrime, and regulate online content with enhanced penalties for misinformation and cybercrimes
Bill Information
Sponsor
HAD
Hon. Aden Daudi
Member of Parliament, Wajir East
JP
Key Dates
Introduced:8/9/2024
Last Updated:10/15/2025
Current Stage:Assented
Public Opinion
35%
65%
Based on 2,800 public submissions
Categories & Tags
Technology
cybercrime
digital censorship
misinformation
controversial
technology
passed
2025
Legislative Timeline
Progress100%
First Reading
2024-08-09
Public Participation
2024-08-15 to 2024-09-05
Second Reading
2024-09-20
Committee Stage
2024-10-01
Third Reading
2024-10-10
Presidential Assent
2025-10-15
Bill Summary
Overview of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024
An act to expand government authority over digital spaces, combat cybercrime, and regulate online content with enhanced penalties for misinformation and cybercrimes
Bill Details
Type:Government
House:National Assembly
Category:Technology
Priority:High
Legislative Process
Current status and next steps
The bill is currently at the Assented stage with 100% progress completed.
This bill has successfully completed all legislative stages and has been signed into law.