Hey listers, I think we need to know what government officials mean by 'things getting out of hand.' I find shutting down the internet or social media to be such a 'scapegoat move' in the sense that it does not address why elements in the state do not feel like part of the social fabric that forms the nation their in. The fact that people in government quarters have been heard mentioning it means it is something they have thought of at some point. It would have been better if they concentrated in creating a nation state where there is little fear of inter-ethnic electoral violence. On 27/06/2017, Watila Alex via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good afternoon,
If there is a shutdown, will the transmission of election results be affected?
Regards,
From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+awatila=yahoo.co.uk@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Ronald Ojino via kictanet Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 8:30 AM To: awatila@yahoo.co.uk Cc: Ronald Ojino <ronojinx@gmail.com>; rojino@cuck.ac.ke Subject: [kictanet] PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSION DAY 1 - INTERNET SHUTDOWNS
Greetings Listers,
Hope you are psyched up for today’s discussion on Internet Shutdowns especially during the election period. With such shutdowns, mobile communications, popular social networks among other forms of communication can be halted effectively crippling information exchange across the nation.
It is our desire that you share your aspirations, expectations, experience and suggestions with regard to Internet shutdowns:
a) Is there a real fear of this happening in Kenya?
b) Is there any legal basis if any (laws) that can legitimize such shutdowns?
c) What are the implications on the electoral process?
d) What options do the public have to access the Internet if shutdown happens?
Looking forward to your active participation.
Best regards,
Ronald Ojino
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