Media Censorship During Protests in Kenya

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Govt Restricts Some Social Media Platforms Amid Demos

The Kenyan government has imposed restrictions on the messaging platform Telegram amid ongoing protests that erupted on June 25, 2025, across the country, raising fears of a wider internet shutdown.

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The Kenyan government has imposed restrictions on the messaging platform Telegram amid ongoing protests that erupted on June 25, 2025, across the country, raising fears of a wider internet shutdown.

Restrictions on Telegram were confirmed by Netblocks, an international internet tracking group.
The Communication Authority of Kenya ordered TV and radio stations to halt live coverage of the protests, resulting in stations like NTV and KTN being taken off air.
The protests, commemorating the loss of young lives during previous demonstrations, have led to injuries and potential fatalities among both protesters and police.

Wednesday 1:10 PMKenyansFirst

Govt Orders All TV & Radio Stations to Stop Live Coverage of Protests

The Communications Authority of Kenya has ordered all television and radio stations to cease live coverage of the protests occurring on June 25, 2025, citing violations of the Constitution and the Kenya Information and Communications Act.

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CA orders TV, radio stations to stop live coverage of protests

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered all television and radio stations to cease live coverage of the ongoing protests that began on June 25, 2025, citing violations of constitutional provisions.

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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered all television and radio stations to cease live coverage of the ongoing protests that began on June 25, 2025, citing violations of constitutional provisions.

Live broadcasts of the protests violate Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution and Section 46I of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998.
Key official: David Mugonyi, CA Director General.
Non-compliance may lead to regulatory action as per the Kenya Information and Communications Act.

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Media Censorship During Protests in Kenya

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