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Court Blocks Government from Shutting Down Social Media During Cybercrimes Act Case

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The High Court has handed Kenyans a major win for digital freedom after suspending key sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024 that allowed the government to shut down social media platforms and block websites. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the disputed provisions will remain suspende

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The High Court has handed Kenyans a major win for digital freedom after suspending key sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024 that allowed the government to shut down social media platforms and block websites. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the disputed provisions will remain suspende

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