Former Mukurweini Member of Parliament (MP) Kabando Wa Kabando has condemned comedians being used by the state to interpret the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, signed into law by President William Ruto on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

The new law, which the High Court has temporarily blocked from being actualised, introduces changes meant to address emerging threats, such as cyber fraud, digital terrorism, identity theft, and harmful online content, positioning Kenya among African nations that are taking a firm stand against the misuse of technology.

However, the grey areas surrounding the whole Act have elicited mixed reactions and varied interpretations, with local comedians taking it as an opportunity to enlighten the masses, prompting Wa Kabando to urge artists to leave legal matters to relevant personnel.

Initially, the Law Society of Kenya, the Kenya Human Rights Commission and gospel artist Reuben Kigame had filed a petition seeking to block the implementation of the particular law. The former legislator has further accused the government of sponsoring different interpretations of the same.

Wa Kabando condemns artistes

”The Law Society of Kenya, Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Commission filed petitions challenging the constitutionality of section 27(1)(b), (c), and (2) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. The High Court already issued conservatory orders suspending the enforcement and implementation of the provisions pending hearing and determination of the application filed with the petitions,” Wa Kabando took to X on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

”It’s comic for comedians to accept being misused to propagate Ruto lies on the same. Artists should promote societal interests, not undermine public good. Clearly, Kasongo is without options. Mr President, neither musicians nor comedians will rescue you! Not even comic relief. Thanks to your unending lies, your Waterloo is nigh! Except for isolated pockets, the country is so very earnestly united,” he added.

New law blocked

Meanwhile, Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, issued a conservatory order suspending the implementation and operation of Section 27(1)(b), (c) and (2) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024.

“Pending the hearing and determination of this application, a conservatory order is hereby issued suspending the enforcement, implementation, and operation of Section 27(1)(b), (c), and (2) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025,” Justice Mugambi directed.

At the same time, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has also said that the drafting of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act was poorly done.