Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo could be thinking of switching off some social media sites to stop users from infringing on other people’s rights, including depicting leaders in coffins.
Speaking while touring KBC,
Kabogo expressed that the government has the capacity to switch off people who
misuse social media.
However, he noted that the
government did not want to explore that route.
He cited the recent instances
where some Kenyans used AI to create photos of leaders in coffins, a move that
has seen the government push for strict rules on social media platforms.
"Simply, let us be
responsible. We do not want to think about switching off people because the
capacity is there," the CS stated.
"I would want us to be
responsible on social media. Instead of putting me in a coffin and displaying
it out there, why don't you just tell me what you want? Why can't we have a
discussion between yourselves and us?"
On the other hand, he noted that
Kenyans needed to respect the rights of others even when they express
themselves on social media, noting that such rights have their limits.
"We also know that Kenya
has freedom of expression but that freedom is limited to the extent that it
interferes with other people's freedoms. Your freedom ends where mine
starts," he remarked.
"As long as we understand
those are the rules of the game, let us have fun. Let people talk to each
other. I would not want to be the person who gags others."
The Kenyan DAILY POST.
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