National Assembly endorses new Cybercrime Regulations » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 11 — The National Assembly has acceded to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Critical Information Infrastructure and Cybercrime Management) Regulations, 2024.
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration announced the development on Thursday, saying the House gazetted the changes on February 9.
It said the regulations conform to constitutional provisions, the Statutory Instruments Act of 2023, and Section 70 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018.
The regulations are part of ongoing efforts to enhance cyber security in critical sectors such as banking, telecom, and energy.
The decision by the National Assembly followed a public participation campaign launched in September 2023 aimed at gathering feedback on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA) Regulations.
The newly approved regulations aim to establish a framework for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats within Kenya’s cyberspace, while prioritizing the protection of Critical Information Infrastructure.
NC4
The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4), operating under the State Department of Internal Security and National Administration, led the campaign.
Established by Sections 4 and 5 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018 (CMCA), the NC4 coordinates all cybersecurity matters in Kenya.
Its objective is to facilitate timely and effective detection, prohibition, prevention, response, investigation, and prosecution of computer and cybercrimes.
The committee is chaired by the Principal Secretary of Internal Security and National Administration and operates with a Secretariat established under Section 7 of CMCA 2018 to implement its decisions.
NC4 seeks to ensure a safe and trusted cyberspace for the people of Kenya through a coordinated approach while maximizing the benefits of a digital economy.
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