The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has held talks with ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa on strengthening capacity to investigate and prosecute cybercrime while protecting fundamental rights.
The engagement brought together ODPP officials and a delegation from ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa, led by Programme Officer, Digital Rights and Policy, Angela Minayo.
Discussions focused on practical support in applying the recently developed Rapid Reference Guide on Investigation and Prosecution of Offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, Cap. 79C.
Speaking on behalf of Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, the Secretary, Prosecution Services, Alloys Kemo, reaffirmed the ODPP’s commitment to a human rights-centred and people-centred prosecution service.
Kemo said human rights considerations are embedded in prosecution decisions, particularly the decision to charge, adding that cybercrime enforcement must comply with constitutional, evidential and procedural safeguards.
Minayo highlighted ARTICLE 19’s work in promoting freedom of expression and access to information, stressing the need to balance effective cybercrime enforcement with fundamental freedoms.
The proposed partnership will focus on capacity building for prosecutors and investigators and public sensitisation on cybercrime and digital evidence.
The talks also examined phishing, identity theft, disinformation, trafficking in persons, and platform and intermediary liability.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen Kenya’s response to cybercrime while upholding legal and constitutional standards.
