[kictanet] Internet Freedom under siege world wide...But Kenya considered to have total Internet Freedom

[John Masiwe]

Ali,

 

These freedoms are about to be curbed if this is anything to go by: http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Bloggers-to-undergo-journalism-training/-/1056/2031590/-/u0cr1t/-/index.html

 

John Masiwe

 

From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+jmasiwe=bluegate.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Ali Hussein
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 6:11 AM
To: jmasiwe at bluegate.co.ke
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Subject: [kictanet] Internet Freedom under siege world wide...But Kenya considered to have total Internet Freedom

 

Listers

 

Over the last year there has been concerted efforts to curb Internet Freedoms and the number one reason behind this is 'National Security'. Many countries have regressed. However according to the Business Daily, which sites various sources, Kenya remains an island of freedom when it comes to the Internet.

 

'...Of the 14 African countries included in the sample, only Kenya and South Africa were considered to have complete Internet freedom.'


I believe this has come to pass because of forward thinking Government officials in the ICT space and vocal non governmental players like KICTANET. What we must ensure is that we assist the government to enable the balance between national security and personal freedoms to continue.

 

http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Internet-freedom-under-threat/-/539546/2030740/-/item/0/-/11xi5yf/-/index.html

 

Ali Hussein

 

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