Are we now normalising internet shutdowns? Whag does the law say about network disruptions?


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Liz.

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On Fri, 8 Nov 2024 at 20:45, Michael Felix via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
It's been 72hrs and Telegram is not currently available in Kenya unless you are using a VPN or proxy.

An article by Kictanet https://posts.kictanet.or.ke/tele-gone-telegram-down-is-it-an-internet-shutdown/ noted this same time last year. 

Is it a coincidence?

Some say it's to STOP exam cheating, others say it's a  show of the government's mighty power. 

Partinet questions were asked on the article but since we did not get answers, it is back. No consequences. But I ask the same questions again. 

"After Telegram, what else will be shut down? What will be the next excuse?
What direction do we want to take as a country?"

What are your thoughts?
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Thank you.

Regards

Michael Felix

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