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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
June 15, 2026
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The UK Is Banning Social Media for Under-16s. The Hard Part Is Making It Work

Britain has announced a full social media ban for under-16s, following Australia. Here's what's blocked, what isn't, and why Kenya cares...
✨ Key Highlights
The UK has announced a ban on social media for children under 16, similar to Australia's rollout, with enforcement proving to be the primary challenge.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared social media makes children "unhappy and unsafe."
- The ban, legislated through the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, is expected to take effect in spring 2027.
- Key concerns include age verification difficulties and the potential loss of beneficial online content for young people.
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