The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act has been assented to by President Uhuru Kenyatta on 16th May 2018.
It provides various offenses relating to computer systems. This is with the objective of enable timely and effective, prevention, detection, prohibition, response, investigation and prosecution of computer and cybercrimes. The act further provides a means for international co-operation in dealing with computer and cybercrime matters.
The summary of the offenses are described below:
| Offense | Fine | Imprisonment term |
| Unauthorized access | 5 Million | 3 years |
| Unauthorized interference | 10 Million | 5 years |
| Unauthorized interception | 10 Million | 5 years |
| Illegal devices and access codes | 20 Million | 10 years |
| Unauthorised disclosure of password or access code | 5 Million | 3 years |
| Cyber espionage | 10 Million | 20 years |
| False publications (“fake News”) | 5 Million | 2 years |
| Child pornography | 20 Million | 25 years |
| Computer forgery | 10 Million | 5 years |
| Computer fraud | 20 million | 10 years |
| Cyberstalking, Cyber bullying | 20 million | 10 years |
| Cybersquatting | 200,000 | 2 years |
You can download the Act here