{"id":6584,"date":"2025-10-30T16:09:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T16:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/?p=6584"},"modified":"2025-10-30T16:15:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T16:15:45","slug":"tmg-news-97","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/index.php\/2025\/10\/30\/tmg-news-97\/","title":{"rendered":"Bungoma residents raise alarm over Cybercrime Law, call for protection of freedom of speech."},"content":{"rendered":"
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BY FLORENCE SIMIYU.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents of Bungoma County have raised concerns over the newly signed Cybercrime Law, saying that although the government\u2019s intention to curb online crime is well-intentioned, the law has created fear among internet users. They believe that while fighting cybercrime is necessary, the current approach may have unintended consequences on freedom of expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many residents argue that some sections of the law are unclear and could easily be misinterpreted or misused by authorities. According to them, these vague provisions could be weaponized to silence citizens who question government actions or participate in political and social debates online. They view this as a potential threat to democracy and open public discourse.Speaking from different parts of Bungoma, the residents urged the government to review the legislation to make it more transparent and fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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