Government remains committed to creating a safer and more secure digital environment for all children
Today, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy H.E Hon. William Kabogo, EGH, appeared before the Senate to address concerns regarding the protection of children in the digital space, particularly against cyberbullying, online exploitation, harmful content, gambling exposure, and abusive data-harvesting practices on online platforms.
The proceedings chaired by the Speaker of the Senate, Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, EGH, centered on the government’s responsibility to ensure that children are safeguarded from harmful online environments, especially across social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and online betting sites.
He assured the Senate that the Ministry is working closely with key stakeholders, including the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), law enforcement agencies, and child protection organizations, to strengthen online safety measures aimed at protecting the rights, privacy, and wellbeing of children.
Among the measures being implemented are the strengthening of age-verification systems on social media and gambling platforms, enhanced monitoring and regulation of harmful online content through the CA, increased public awareness campaigns on cyber safety and responsible internet use, as well as intensified investigations and crackdowns on illegal gambling and betting operations targeting young people.
The government remains committed to creating a safer and more secure digital environment for all children and ensuring that technology is used responsibly for their growth, learning, and protection.