Penal Code

Kenya’s criminal law is mainly governed by the Penal Code (Cap 63 of the Laws of Kenya) and other related statutes. The Penal Code outlines various criminal offences and their punishments, including offences against the state, public safety, and public order.

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Other Legislation from Kenya

Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection

• Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018
• Copyright Act, 2001
• Data Protection Act, 2019
• Trademarks Act

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)

Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection

• Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018
• The Protection of Critical Infrastructure Bill, 2024

Data Protection and Privacy

• Data Protection Act, 2019

Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content

• Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018
• Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB)
• Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA)
• National Cohesion and Integration Act, 2008
• Penal Code (Cap 63)