Kenya: Court Suspends Sh20mn Cyber Harassment Penalty in Cybercrime Act

Nairobi — The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily suspended the enforcement of a section of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act that introduced tougher penalties for cyber harassment — including fines of up to Sh20 million or imprisonment for up to 10 years.

Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the conservatory order on Wednesday following an urgent application filed by gospel musician Dr. Reuben Kigame Lichete and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC).

The petitioners challenged the…