This law, established after the 2007-2008 post-election violence, defines hate speech and prohibits the dissemination of content that promotes ethnic hatred or incites violence. It is tasked with monitoring and prosecuting individuals involved in hate speech, including content shared on social media platforms.
Other Legislation from Kenya
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
Cooperation and International Efforts
- African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection
- Extradition Act (Cap 76)
- Mutual Legal Assistance Act, 2011
- United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC)
Criminal Code/Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Data Protection and Privacy
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content