Why Kenyan’s Will Be Boycotting Facebook And WhatsApp Groups Soon

Kenyans could find themselves paying for WhatsApp groups and other social media platforms if a proposal by a Member of Parliament is passed. This law if passed will see most of them boycotting the social media platforms soon and may discourage becoming an “administrator”.

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The Bill sponsored by Malava MP Moses Injendi is seeking to have administrators of WhatsApp and Facebook groups be compelled to acquire licenses from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).

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“The Commission may on the application in a prescribed manner and upon payment of a prescribed fee, grant a license authorizing any person to establish a social media platform for purposes of communication,” it reads.

The WhatsApp and Facebook group administrators will have to approve members and content, using legal documents and will further be expected to keep all the data of the users of the platform and submit the same to the authorities when required.

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It also applies to the use of social media where Kenyans may now be faced with Ksh.500,000 fine or two-year jail term for posting degrading or intimidating content online as well as content that is prejudicial against race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, political affiliation, language, ability or appearance.

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In addition, posting information on social media that is deemed to be unfair, inaccurate and biased as per a court of law will also pose a risk of jail term or fine. If the Bill is passed, Kenyans on social media platforms such as Facebook will have to notify the authorities when they want to create groups.

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“Any person who contravenes the provision of this section commits an offense and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding Ksh. 200,000 or to an imprisonment of a term not exceeding one year,” the Bill reads.

Source: Africacelebrities.com