Govt to prepare law on how Kenyans use Facebook, Twitter – Itumbi
The government is preparing a Bill seeking to regulate the use of the social media in Kenya.
State House Director of Digital Communication Dennis Itumbi said bloggers and other social media users were misusing the platforms by spewing hate messages and maligning their perceived enemies as there are no proper laws to guide them.
He said the social media platforms are currently operating on self-regulation, with no laws to guard against misuse of the channels.
ABUSE OTHERS
The official said many people were using the channels to abuse others or declare some individuals they hate dead since no action could be taken against them.
Mr Itumbi spoke at Kiangima Girls Secondary School during a prize-giving day.
He said consultations with the police and the Kenya Film Classification Board were being made to curb the spread of hate messages ahead of the 2017 General Election.
The director said the legislation is not targeted at opposition bloggers but it was meant to safeguard integrity and protect the public against unwarranted criticism.