Discussion: Shaping Kenya’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem

Many thanks for your email. It would have been nice to have a summary of
some of the cases that have involved the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes
Act and their outcomes to enable us ascertain the efficacy of the legal
instrument.

Thank you

Best Regards

Barrack O. Otieno
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On Tue, 13 Aug 2024 at 14:23, David Indeje via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:

> *Day 1: Section 1: Effectiveness in Preventing and Prosecuting
> Cybercrimes *
>
> We invite you to participate in a three-day discussion on the Computer
> Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA). Your insights will help us identify the
> Act’s shortcomings and recommend improvements. After Day Three, we’ll host
> an X Space for a more diverse discussion.
>
>
> 1. In your opinion has the CMCA been effective in preventing
> cybercrimes? If yes, in what specific areas?
> 2. In your opinion what are the most common cybercrimes in Kenya, and
> how effectively does the CMCA address them?
> 3. Are there any provisions in the CMCA that you believe hinder
> effective prosecution?
> 4. What is the level of public awareness about cybercrime and the CMCA?
>
>
> *Section 2: The CMCA’s Impact on Privacy, Freedom of Expression, and
> Access to Information.*
>
>
> 1. How has the CMCA impacted privacy rights in Kenya? Are there
> sufficient safeguards to protect personal data?
> 2. To what extent does the CMCA restrict freedom of expression online?
> Are there instances of overreach or misuse?
> 3. Has the CMCA affected access to information, particularly for
> marginalized groups?
> 4. Are there any provisions in the CMCA that you believe
> disproportionately affect certain groups or individuals? Kindly identify
> them and state what basis you think they may be biased.
>
>
>
> —
> *Kind Regards,*
>
> *David Indeje*
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