National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has rallied churches and other faith-based organisations to support the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, arguing that the legislation seeks to protect children and uphold family values in an increasingly digital society.
Speaking during a church service at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Tegat, in Bomet East on Sunday, Mr Wetang’ula said the Church cannot remain silent as misinformation threatens to undermine public confidence in the new law.
“This law protects the sanctity of the family unit, particularly our children, from online harm,” he said.
“The Church has always been the conscience of society. It must stand with laws that nurture the values it teaches its flock.”
Mr Wetang’ula dismissed criticism of the amendments as politically motivated, insisting that the intention is not to clamp down on free speech but to curb cyberbullying, child exploitation, online radicalisation and the spread of harmful content targeting the youth.
He noted that Kenya’s digital transformation has delivered significant benefits, but has also exposed children to violent, pornographic and extremist material.
“No responsible nation can look away as its children are exposed to harmful content online,” he said, adding that even advanced countries have enacted similar safeguards.
The Speaker further called for stronger collaboration between government and the Church in promoting digital responsibility and protecting society’s moral fabric.
During the visit, Mr Wetang’ula joined the nation in mourning the victims of the Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide, where more than 30 people have died.
He urged authorities to expedite the relocation of families in landslide-prone areas as heavy rains continue across the country.
“I extend my deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and call on national and county governments to take urgent measures to prevent further loss of life,” he said.
Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei, Parliamentary Affairs Principal Secretary CPA Aurelia Rono, MPs Linet Toto Chepkorir (Boment County MP), Fred Ikana (Shinyalu), Francis Sigei (Sotik) , and host MP Richard Yegon accompanied the Speaker.
