Media Regulation Bill, 2026
In plain English
Sought to license bloggers and online publishers — withdrawn after public backlash.
Who it affects: Bloggers, social media creators, online news outlets, citizens posting opinion.
- Sponsor
- Hon. Aisha Jumwa, Cabinet Secretary for ICT
- Introduced
- 8 April 2026
- Status
- Withdrawn · Bill withdrawn (no public input window)
Progress in Parliament
0% of the way to lawThis bill is currently withdrawn — it is not moving forward.
- Introduced
Published and read for the first time
- With Committee
A committee studies it in detail
- Public Hearings
You can send your views
- Second Reading
MPs debate the main ideas
- Third Reading
Final vote in the National Assembly
- Senate Concurrence
The Senate reviews it (if needed)
- Assented
The President signs — it becomes law
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What's in the bill — key sections
- 01Would have required all online publishers to register with the Media Council.
- 02Created criminal liability for "false information" online.
- 03Imposed annual licensing fees on bloggers.
What happens next: Withdrawn from the Order Paper on 30 May 2026; no further action.
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