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- The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), represented by Francis Atwoli, has advocated for the regulation of social media to guarantee that posted content adheres to government policies.
- Atwoli requested President William Ruto's government to implement social media regulations similar to those in China.
- As stated by the head of COTU, the absence of social media regulations in the nation could potentially deter employers.
Amos Khaemba, who works for .co.ke as a journalist, has accumulated more than four years of expertise in reporting on politics and contemporary issues in Kenya.
Nairobi Francis Atwoli, the Secretary-General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions in Kenya, has advocated for the oversight of social media platforms.
At a COTU shop stewards conference held on Saturday, April 5, Atwoli urged President William Ruto's government to impose regulations on social media usage in order to address the escalating abuse of these online platforms.
Atwoli mentioned that young people across the nation have been misusing social media platforms due to the absence of regulations restricting their use.
Atwoli suggests that without proper oversight of social media, there might be significant departures of both employees and capital investments, which could result in an economic decline.
"If you depart from this nation, what alternative location would you choose? We implore our social media followers, refrain from spreading misinformation (taboo against propaganda). It is essential to have affection for your country; otherwise, businesses may relocate," stated Atwoli.
The veteran leader of COTU requested President Ruto's administration to draw lessons from China, noting that the country has implemented stringent regulations such as banning apps like WhatsApp.
“If this occurs, we might end up like Sudan or Congo. For instance, Somalia hasn’t had an effectively structured government for quite some time. Therefore, we need to encourage the government to control social media platforms. Action needs to be taken immediately. Discuss matters with leaders rather than spreading hatred,” he emphasized.
