ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has pledged to regulate night TikTok live sessions that have come under scrutiny for airing immoral content. The move is part of the government's commitment to curbing the misuse of social media platforms and protecting citizens from harmful content.

Owalo hinted at a plan to amend the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act to address the issue of pornographic content shared on TikTok. The proposed amendment aims to safeguard Kenyans, especially children, from being exposed to explicit and inappropriate material on the platform.

In an interview with NTV, the Cabinet Secretary emphasized the need to protect children from exploitation on online platforms that attract mass followings. He stressed that while the law already addresses the exploitation of children, personal responsibility in cyberspace is equally important.

The Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Act outlines severe penalties for individuals involved in sharing or disseminating child pornography, including fines of up to Ksh20 million and imprisonment for up to twenty-five years upon conviction.

The CS's response comes in the wake of complaints from concerned citizens who accused the government of being lax in dealing with explicit sexual content circulating on social media platforms. With the growing influence of social media, the issue of inappropriate content has become a pressing concern for authorities.

However, the ICT Cabinet Secretary did not disclose specific timelines for implementing the proposed regulations or whether coordination with other ministries and tech giants would be part of the strategy.

On various occasions, social media users have resorted to compromising their privacy for financial gains by participating in online activities. The government's efforts to crack down on immoral content aim to protect the public, especially vulnerable groups such as children, and promote responsible use of social media platforms.