Parliament Clarifies Motion to Ban Tiktok

The debate follows concerns raised by various stakeholders, including the Catholic bishops, who recommended measures to ensure TikTok is not used for pornography..

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Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has clarified that the National Assembly is not aiming to ban TikTok in Kenya, but rather to regulate its content and protect minors. This statement addresses widespread misinformation that suggested an outright ban of the popular social media platform.

The motion before Parliament is focused on regulating content, addressing reckless use, and preserving TikTok’s positive functions, as stated by Wetang’ula.
Concerns from various stakeholders, including Catholic bishops, highlighted the need to prevent TikTok from being used for pornography, sexual offenses, or other harmful activities affecting young users.
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi emphasized that the Communications Authority of Kenya should register major social media operators and ensure compliance with regulations, citing examples from European countries.

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