Kenya - 2018 - Information, Communication and Technology

Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act

Kenya, Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology

This parliamentary Act provides for offences relating to computer systems; to enable timely and effective detection, prohibition, prevention, response, investigation and prosecution of computer and cybercrimes; to facilitate international co-operation in dealing with computer and cybercrime matters, and for connected purposes. It establishes the national computer and cybercrimes coordination committee to advise the Government on security-related aspects touching on matters relating to blockchain technology, critical infrastructure, mobile money and trust accounts.

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Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act Current Version

January 2022

This parliamentary Act provides for offences relating to computer systems; to enable timely and effective detection, prohibition, prevention, response, investigation and prosecution of computer and cybercrimes; to facilitate international co-operation in dealing with computer and cybercrime matters, and for connected purposes. It establishes the national computer and cybercrimes coordination committee to advise the Government on security-related aspects touching on matters relating to blockchain technology, critical infrastructure, mobile money and trust accounts.

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