Bloggers want law ‘threatening media freedom’ declared invalid
Controversial blogger Cyprian Nyakundi when he appeared in court on February 1, 2018 charged with publishing obscene information. The Bloggers Association of Kenya have moved to court to challenge sections of a law which they say threatens the freedom of expression of the media. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
They claim Section 77 and 94 of the Penal Code could be maliciously used against bloggers, journalists and online activists.
They say sections 77 and 94 of the Kenyan Criminal law have a chilling effect on the public’s freedom of expression.
Protection of freedom, they say, extends to opinions and views yet these sections appear to be denying the public such a right.
The Bloggers Association of Kenya have moved to court to challenge sections of a law which they say threatens the freedom of expression of the media.
Through lawyer Hellen Ngessa, the association Thursday claimed that Section 77 and 94 of the Penal Code could be maliciously used against bloggers, journalists and online activists.
