Rather than imposing a ban on the Chinese-owned platform TikTok, the Kenyan government has recommended that lawmakers adopt a co-regulation model.
This decision follows accusations from the interior ministry that the app is being utilised for fraudulent activities, sharing of sexual content, and spreading propaganda.
The ministry has reportedly mandated TikTok to screen its content, ensure compliance with Kenyan laws, and submit comprehensive quarterly reports detailing removed material.
TikTok has encountered regulatory checks in various countries. In March, the company faced fines in Italy for poor censorship of content harmful to children or vulnerable users.
Additionally, the United States Senate recently passed legislation that would prohibit TikTok in the country if its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, fails to divest.
This action was prompted by concerns among U.S. lawmakers regarding potential access by China to American data and surveillance through the app.
