Kenya: It's Not Illegal to Share Obscene Information Online, Judge Rules

A judge has declared a section of the Kenya Information Communication Act, which criminalises publication of obscene information online, unconstitutional.

Justice Wilfrida Okwany ruled Wednesday that Section 84 (D) of the act is vague and broad, making it difficult for an accused person to defend themselves.

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