- Bob Ndolo, a Kenyan businessman, petitioned parliament to ban TikTok, citing several issues, including the posting of adult content
- The divisive proposal was opposed by many legislators, citing the employment opportunities it offers young people
- However, a section of lawmakers noted that some of the concerns raised were valid, and there was a need for regulation
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Most MPs have opposed a petition to ban the popular video platform TikTok in Kenya over adult content.
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula received the public petition filed by Bob Ndolo.
The Bridget Connect Consultancy CEO justified the petition by claiming that the platform promoted offensive behaviour and violence, among other accusations.
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Ndolo also accused the Chinese platform of collecting a significant amount of user data, including location and browser history and sharing it with third-party companies without user consent.
"There is nothing criminal about TikTok. I am also on Snapchat. However, there could be an element of abuse,” Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah said.
Minority Leader Opiyi Wandayi shared similar sentiments, saying:
"In this information age, we cannot afford to live in isolation. It will be foolhardy to contemplate banning TikTok or any other apps."
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina noted that TikTok provided employment opportunities for many young Kenyans.
“Young people are at the centre of many challenges, including rising unemployment. TikTok is a platform where young people earn up to KSh 300,000 monthly. That is money they would not make on the regular market.”
However, the legislators said they wanted the platform regulated to avoid sharing obscene content.
Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie said TikTok had no problems as a company, but the issue arose from how some Kenyans were using the platform.
The petition was forwarded to the Public Petitions Committee for discussion before a report is tabled in parliament.
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In other news, TikToker @graceanne506 alias Barber Queen was the centre of attraction after sharing a video of her shaving a client.
The Luo lady wore a body-hugging, green jumpsuit that accentuated her figure as she recorded herself.
Several women said they would have issues if she shaved their husbands, but the men were keen on finding out about her location.
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