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Kenya: Social Media to Stay On Despite Hate Speech Rise
The Star, 21 March 2013
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communication Bitange Ndemo has said that Social Media sites in the country will stay on. Read more »
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Kenya: Social Media Becomes Kenya's New Battleground
DW, 21 March 2013
In Kenya the defeated candidate in the presidential elections, Raila Odinga, is challenging the victory by his rival Uhuru Kenyatta in court. Supporters of the two camps have taken… Read more »
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Kenya: Only Peaceful Demos Will Be Allowed - Police
The Star, 21 March 2013
Kenyans will only be allowed to carry out demonstrations that do not interfere with businesses, the police have said. Acting police spokesperson Charles Owino yesterday said… Read more »
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Nigeria/Kenya: Eagles, Kenya in Twitter War
Vanguard, 21 March 2013
A full scale Twitter war has erupted between Kenyan and their Nigerian counterparts over the apparent maltreatment of Harambee Stars in Lagoa ahead of Saturday's 2014 World Cup… Read more »
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Kenya: Four Blogggers to Be Taken to Court for Hate Speech
The Star, 20 March 2013
Four bloggers will be taken to court coon. NCIC chairman Mzalendo Kibunjia says the commission has been tracking down people perpetrating ethnic hatred via social media and is… Read more »
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Kenya: 300 Thousand Hate/Explicit Smss Blocked Daily
The Star, 20 March 2013
Approximately 300 thousand hate messages are blocked by mobile operators daily. Information PS Bitange Ndemo says the messages are usually filtered before they are delivered to the… Read more »
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Kenya: Ministry Seeks Help From Social Media Managements Top Curb Hate Speech
The Star, 20 March 2013
With the absence of Internet laws that could help manage hate speech and hinder incitement in cyber space, the Ministry of Information has signed an agreement with the managements… Read more »
Social Sites Won't Be Blocked - Kenya Govt
The government has reiterated its commitment in maintaining freedom of expression on social media, despite the increased incidences of hate speech following March 4 general elections.
InFocus
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The inspector general of police, David Kimaiyo, has discouraged group gatherings and outlawed demonstrations, saying it could lead to "unnecessary tension" in the country. Read more »
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Celebrities and high personalities in the country have raised concerns about the ongoing tribalism on social media which has been resurrected in the name of democracy. Read more »
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Coalition for Reform and Democracy presidential candidate Raila Odinga has decided to move this battle to challenge the outcome of the March 4 elections after alleging massive ... Read more »
