New Rules to Curb SMS Hate Speech in Kenya
The Communications Commission of Kenya has revealed new guidelines that will allow mobile operators to vet text messages for inflammatory content in a bid to prevent the unrest of the 2008 elections.
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Kenyan Govt to Ban Bulk Hate Texts
- Author:
- Kenya Citizen TV
- Publisher:
- Kenya Citizen TV
- Publication Date:
- 24 October 2012
The government will, with the assistance of mobile phone service providers, block the transmission of inflammatory or hate messages and seek the ... see more »
Photo: Maxime Le Hégarat/IRIN
Safaricom, Kenya's leading mobile communications provider, has said all political messages sent via SMS will be vetted to ensure they are free of hate speech (file photo).
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