The Court of Appeal’s decision striking down Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act in March this year has strengthened protections for freedom of expression and digital journalism. The ruling, in a case brought by the Bloggers Association of Kenya, found that broad laws on false information could be used to silence legitimate public debate. The decision comes amid concerns over the intimidation and abduction of journalists, underscoring the need to protect those who inform the public