Instead of imposing a ban on the Chinese-owned platform TikTok, the Kenyan government has opted to propose a co-regulation approach to lawmakers.
This decision comes after the interior ministry accused the app of facilitating fraudulent activities, sharing sexual content, and spreading propaganda.
According to reports, the ministry has instructed TikTok to proactively screen its content, ensure compliance with Kenyan laws, and submit detailed quarterly reports on removed material.
TikTok has faced regulatory scrutiny in various countries. In March, the company was fined in Italy for inadequate censorship of content harmful to children or vulnerable users.
Moreover, the United States Senate recently passed legislation that would prohibit TikTok in the country if its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, does not divest.
This move was driven by concerns among U.S. lawmakers about potential Chinese access to American data and surveillance via the app.
