The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has denied claims of a possible Internet shutdown scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, ahead of the countrywide anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.
In a statement released Tuesday, the Authority said it has no intention of disrupting the internet.
"For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority has no intention whatsoever to shut down Internet traffic or interfere with the quality of connectivity."
Further, the Authority underscored the importance of upholding constitutional rights, particularly the freedom of expression, which would be compromised by any such action.
CA said that any interference with Internet connectivity would betray constitutional principles and harm Kenya's rapidly expanding digital economy, which supports numerous livelihoods nationwide.
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"Such actions would be a betrayal of the Constitution as a whole, the freedom of expression in particular and our own ethos. Further, such actions would also sabotage our fast-growing digital economy as Internet connectivity supports thousands of livelihoods across the country.”
"We urge Kenyans to use the digital space with respect to all and within the confines of the law," CA added.
The CA's assurance comes amid increased digital activism and concerns over government censorship in various parts of the world.
