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Topic: Whatsapp

Why sending nudes, insults on WhatsApp can now get you 10 years in jail, Sh20m fine

By Manuel Ntoyai   2026-04-10 11:22:15

Kenya’s updated cybercrime law targets WhatsApp harassment, with penalties up to Sh20M or 10 years in jail, expanding liability to users, employers, and group admins as cases rise.

New WhatsApp feature lets users chat without sharing numbers

By Jael Wakesho   2026-04-09 14:05:29

WhatsApp is rolling out a username feature that lets users chat without sharing their phone numbers, boosting privacy and security.

KRA targets 5 million tax filers with WhatsApp option

By Graham Kajilwa   2026-04-01 20:24:02

Kenyans will now be able to file their taxes through WhatsApp in a new innovation by the taxman that targets five million fillings this year

Why Court has thrown out WhatsApp privacy case

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-03-31 16:10:37

The High Court dismisses a WhatsApp privacy case after the complainant failed to first raise the issue with the data protection authorities or relevant courts.

Luo Professionals WhatsApp admins in trouble over missing funeral funds

By Joackim Bwana   2026-03-17 19:34:33

Officials of the Luo Professionals WhatsApp group in Mombasa face legal action after being accused of withholding a portion of funeral funds meant for bereaved members.

Man in court for allegedly sharing newspapers via WhatsApp

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-03-02 17:24:40

A middle-aged man has been charged before the Milimani Law Courts over the alleged illegal distribution and sale of pirated digital newspapers through WhatsApp.