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State orders social media platforms to set up physical offices in Kenya to curb online abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

PS Omollo stressed that the directive also compels telecommunications providers and platform owners to take stronger measures against harassment, hate...

China gives a wary welcome to influx of American 'TikTok refugees' on RedNote
Reuters  |  Jan 16, 2025

The app has in recent days been transformed into an unexpected bilateral channel for US-China exchanges.

Kenyan petitioner demands action against X for promoting harmful content
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Felix Kibet has sued the social media platform, accusing it of failing to regulate harmful content that violates individual rights, erodes public valu...

Kindiki urges Kenyans to avoid misinformation in quest to hold government accountable
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

He said public criticism plays an important role in shaping government policies, but he stressed that negativity and falsehoods only undermine the cou...

Cybercrime and misuse of social media could land you in jail, warns Interior CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

He noted that freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse for criminal activity, particularly on social media.

Worry as government's threat to curtail freedom of expression on digital spaces surges
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 11, 2025

Ruto and his close allies described the social criticism as a serious erosion of morals in Kenyan society.

Murkomen warns against social media misuse, defends police over abduction claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.

Ichung'wah wants DCI to enforce law to tame those using social media to insult leaders
Amina Wako  |  Dec 27, 2024

Junet pointed to recent AI-generated images of President William Ruto in a coffin, describing them as a disturbing trend of using social media to mock...

Court showdown looms as Communications Authority seeks to restore nullified broadcasting rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

KUJ had challenged sections of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA), arguing that the development and enforcement of media standards fa...

Kenya unveils Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub at Konza to lead Africa's green revolution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The hub aims to harness technology to combat climate change, create jobs, and promote sustainable development across Africa.

Kindiki urges balanced criticism from media, pledges to protect journalists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

The Deputy President also assured the media that the government would respect judicial decisions.

High Court bars Communications Authority from interfering with TV content
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 12, 2024

Court clarifies that regulation of the content is a duty of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK).

South Sudan, Kenya to resume peace talks in Nairobi
Amina Wako  |  Nov 07, 2024

Ruto also announced plans to engage the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for broader regional and international support.

Kenyans outpace the rest of the world in social media use - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

The report notes that internet users in Kenya spend an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes each day on social platforms.

Mauritius suspends social media until after election amid wiretapping scandal
Reuters  |  Nov 01, 2024

Some 20 conversations involving politicians, police, lawyers, journalists and members of civil society have been leaked on social media.

Tanzania suspends Mwananchi Communications’ online platforms for 30 days
Reuters  |  Oct 03, 2024

The suspension of the company comes as Tanzania's government faces flak over its treatment of the press.

Karatina University closed after students protest over matatu fares, hostel rents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2024

The institution has approximately 10,000 students, and the majority participated in the protests.

Passaris proposes law to punish people seeking sexual favours to offer essential services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

Currently, Kenyan laws do not specifically address sextortion as a distinct crime.

Media Council of Kenya condemns harassment of Wajir journalists, calls for action
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 14, 2024

Journalists reported being denied access to the assembly chambers and forcibly evicted by assembly security and uniformed police officers.

MCK calls for action after 24 documented reports of police brutality against journalists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

The Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo criticised the deteriorating relationship between the media and the government, urging the IPOA, ODPP and...

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