Kenyans Watch Your Whatsapp, Skype Messages...

In a move that could force service providers to share data with the government, the Communications Authority of Kenya is looking to employ consultants to study and determine how the so-called over-the-top services operated by companies like Facebook, which runs WhatsApp, and Skype owner Microsoft, can be regulated.

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