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The Bill seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework for classifying, reviewing sensitive information held by State institutions.[Elvis Ogina, Standard]
The National Assembly has begun considering a proposed law that seeks to strengthen the protection of sensitive government information while preserving Kenyans' constitutional right to access public information.
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation, chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, held a meeting with Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, the sponsor of the proposed Access to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as lawmakers commenced scrutiny of the legislative proposal.
If enacted, the Bill will establish, for the first time, a comprehensive legal framework for classifying, protecting, reviewing and declassifying sensitive information held by State institutions.
