President William Ruto has defended the highly contentious Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, as an important tool in protecting Kenyans against dangers online such as cyber bullying, online scams, and terrorist propaganda.
Speaking in Laikipia yesterday, Ruto signaled that his administration will not allow the online platform to become a source of terrorizing citizens.. He cited the rise of online abuse and immoral content targeting young people, assuring the government would take firm action in order to protect the emotional and mental health of Kenyans.
“Our young people are being harassed; they are being terrorized on social media. We must stop that,” Ruto said.
“There are people running this business of harming our youth, and as a result, many of them are committing suicide because of the kind of terrorism happening online. We must stop them.”
The President claimed the new legislation is the correct thing for the country.
“We are doing the right thing for Kenya. We want to protect our young people and the security of our country from situations that undermine our well-being,” he said.
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Ruto at the same time challenged critics of the law to “focus on facts and allow the country to move forward,” noting that the amendments had been under development since 2024.
“Kenya must stand up to those who are using the digital space to spread terrorism. And we must say the truth, there are people who want to destroy Kenya by all means,” he remarked.
‘Nothing to Hide’: Ruto Justifies Signing Cybercrimes Law on Day of Raila Odinga’s Passing
Ruto further defended his decision to sign the law on October 15, 2025 – the same day former Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away, a move that raised eyebrows from a section of the public.
The President dismissed claims that the timing of the signing was insensitive or politically motivated, saying officials had already scheduled the process and it was part of his official duties for the day.
“I woke up on Wednesday, and the signing was my work for the day, it is a constitutional mandate,” Ruto said.
“I was to sign because the Bill had passed all stages and had been brought to me by the Speaker. But by bad luck, we lost one of our leaders.”
Ruto said he was already at the office to perform his duties before proceeding to a separate event in Ukambani related to road development.
“I was on duty just like any other citizen. There was nothing to hide, I was not doing anything at night,” he added.
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