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Nairobi Wire·July 3, 2026 at 3:46 AM

The High Court has ruled that a provision in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which allowed a state committee to block websites without court approval, is unconstitutional. The court found that this provision infringes on constitutional rights related to freedom of religion, expression, and media freedom, granting excessive censorship powers to an administrative body without adequate safeguards.

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