[kictanet] Why Kenya’s telcos should push back on any shutdown orders

[Grace Mutung'u]

Listers,
This blog post explores the relationship between telcos, their
customers/public and the government. It states:
 "Telecommunications companies empower people to exercise freedom of
expression, but they can also enable politically motivated attempts to
control the flow of information online. Kenya is a champion of the digital
economy and has a strong reputation for putting technology to work for
people’s rights and interests. If the government orders a shutdown during
the election anyway, will Kenyan telcos stand firm against those demands?"

Read on:

https://www.accessnow.org/election-watch-kenya-orders-internet-shutdown-will-telcos-help-keepiton/

-- 
Grace Mutung'u
Skype: gracebomu
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