Discussion: Shaping Kenya’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem

Good afternoon Mutheu

This is the link
erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/164624?show=full , the system
may have had a down time. I have also attached the paper for ease of
reference.

Regards
Elizabeth

On Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 10:37 AM A Mutheu via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Dear Elizabeth,
>
> Do you have another link to your research paper on the efficacy of the
> CMCA and or a pdf. version you can attach here as my device can not open
> the link you shared as it’s not a secure link.
>
> Stay happy,
> Mutheu.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 14, 2024 at 10:58 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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