Discussion: Shaping Kenya’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem

Hi Elizabeth,

Can you share some highlights or snippets of your research on the efficacy?

Regards

On Wed, Aug 14, 2024 at 10:57 AM Elizabeth Mosa via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Morning
>
> This is a timely discussion, how do we participate?
>
> I have also done a research paper on efficacy of the CMCA. You can read
> it here
> erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/164624?show=full
> and share feedback.
>
> Kind regards
> Elizabeth
>
> On Wed, 14 Aug 2024, 09:56 David Indeje via KICTANet, <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> *Our Day 2 * discussion on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA)
>> <ipkenya.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/the-computer-misuse-and-cybercrimes-act-2018.pdf>
>> will focus on:
>>
>>
>> *Section 3: Effectiveness of Legal Actions Pursuant to the CMCA.*
>>
>> 1. Do you believe that legal actions taken under the CMCA have been
>> effective in deterring computer misuse and cybercrimes? If not then why do
>> you think they have been ineffective?
>> 2. In your opinion are the penalties prescribed by the CMCA
>> sufficient to deter cybercriminals? If not then which sections do you think
>> need higher penalties, and what penalties would you propose in such an
>> instance?
>> 3. Are there instances of misuse of the CMCA for political purposes
>> or to target specific individuals or groups?
>> 4. How has the public perception of the CMCA and its enforcement
>> impacted the effectiveness of legal actions under the CMCA?
>>
>>
>> *Section 4: Effectiveness of Safeguards Under the CMCA.*
>>
>> 1. Are the safeguards in place to prevent abuse of the CMCA, such as
>> those related to surveillance, search, and censorship, adequate? If not
>> then what can be done to enhance them?
>> 2. How can these safeguards be strengthened to protect individual
>> rights and freedoms?
>> 3. Have there been instances of abuse of the CMCA that have come to
>> your attention?
>> 4. What mechanisms are in place to hold accountable those who misuse
>> the CMCA?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> —
>> *Kind Regards,*
>>
>> *David Indeje*
>>
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