DPP warns politicians using cyberspace to incite Kenyans
Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Igonga, has warned of rising political incitement online ahead of the 2027 General Election. He notes that politicians are exploiting legal gaps following the unconstitutionality of certain sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.
Why it matters
The lack of legal oversight for online speech creates a significant risk of election-related violence and instability in Kenya.
Listen NAIROBI, Kenya Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Igonga is warning of increased political incitement online ahead of the 2027 General Election.
He says politicians are exploiting legal gaps created after Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act were declared unconstitutional.
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