Clerics fault Ruto, MPs over oppressive computer misuse laws

They say the church cannot keep silent as unconstitutional and oppressive laws are passed by Parliament.

by GORDON OSEN

News30 October 2025 - 04:57

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**President William Ruto and other leaders after the signing of the cybercrime law on Wednesday, October 15, 2025**

A section of religious organisations has faulted Parliament and President William Ruto for enacting what they termed "punitive" computer misuse laws.

The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya said yesterday the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime (amendment) Act, signed into law on October 15, is oppressive, draconian and anti-democratic, and could be abused by government operatives to muzzle critics ahead of 2027 elections.

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