Kaluma defends Ruto, says parliament to blame for controversial laws
By Mustafa Juma, October 23, 2025Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has come to the defence of President William Ruto following growing public criticism over a series of recently signed laws that have sparked heated debate across the country.
In a statement shared on social media on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Kaluma reminded Kenyans that the legislative process rests with Parliament, not the Executive, emphasising that the President only performs the constitutional duty of assenting to bills passed by lawmakers.
“Laws are enacted by Parliament, not Ruto. These laws were notified to the public at first reading, taken through public participation, debated by Parliament at second reading and passed with necessary amendments through the Committee of the Whole House. They are very good laws,” Kaluma wrote on X.
Apart from Kaluma, the Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, Dennis Itumbi, has also defended the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, dismissing claims that it is a new law.
Kaluma’s remarks come amid widespread criticism directed at President Ruto following his assent to several controversial bills, including the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, which was signed into law by President Ruto on October 15, 2025.
Court blocks implementation
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, has faced backlash from Kenyans, with a Nairobi High Court temporarily suspending its actualisation until a petition filed in court is heard and determined.
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Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, issued a conservatory order blocking the enforcement and operation of Section 27(1)(b), (c), and (2) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024.
“Pending the hearing and determination of this application, a conservatory order is hereby issued suspending the enforcement, implementation, and operation of Section 27(1)(b), (c), and (2) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025,” Justice Mugambi directed.
The conservatory order comes after a petition was filed by musician Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, challenging the signing of the amended Cybercrimes Act, 2024, by President Ruto.
According to the two petitioners, the signed law contravenes the Constitution and specifically undermines and dilutes the carefully established provisions of the Data Protection Act (DPA).