CS Owalo Addresses Regulation of Nighttime TikTok Lives
ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo pledged to regulate nighttime TikTok live sessions that have been flagged for broadcasting immoral content on Wednesday, August 2.
The assault, according to Owalo, was part of the government’s effort to prevent the misuse of social media platforms.
Specifically, he alluded to a plan to amend the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act to safeguard Kenyans from pornographic content shared on TikTok.
“If there are concerns with viable proposals through which we can improve the Act, then we will do so in partnership with other government branches such as the National Assembly,” he said.
In his interview with NTV, Owalo also explained that his ministry would intervene to ensure that children are not exploited on websites with large audiences.
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“The law regarding the exploitation of minors is crystal clear. We have regulations, but they must be supplemented by individual accountability in cyberspace.”It begins to be a cultural and mental shift. “The law exists, but we circumvent it,” advised Owalo.
According to the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Act, individuals who intend to distribute or share child pornographic material are subject to a fine of up to Ksh20 million.
“Such a person commits and is liable, upon conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twenty-five years,” reads a portion of the statute.
The secretary of state responded to complaints lodged by several individuals who also accused the government of laxity in addressing explicit sexual content.
However, he did not specify when the government would implement the strategies, nor did he indicate whether he would coordinate with other ministries and tech companies.
On multiple occasions, social media users have compromised their privacy to make money online.
CS Owalo Addresses Regulation of Nighttime TikTok Lives
