Kenya’s government opposes a complete TikTok ban despite concerns over its content. Instead, officials advocate for tighter regulatory oversight.
A parliamentary panel considers banning TikTok due to allegations of propaganda, fraud, and explicit content. Kenya’s Ministry of Information suggests a co-regulation framework to Reuters. Under this, TikTok must screen content for compliance with Kenyan laws and report quarterly to the government.
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, hasn’t responded to comments. However, it defends user privacy globally.
TikTok faces scrutiny worldwide. Italy fined three TikTok units for inadequate content checks, especially for minors. In the US, the Senate passed a bill targeting TikTok if ByteDance doesn’t divest within nine to twelve months.