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June 25, 2025
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Govt Restricts Some Social Media Platforms Amid Demos

Govt Restricts Some Social Media Platforms Amid Demos

This is amidst fears of a wider internet shutdown in the country...

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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.

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