Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria has written to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) requesting I nvestigations into the alleged distribution of explicit adult content on digital platforms.
In a letter dated August 18 and addressed to the CA Director General, Mosiria named several social media users he wants investigated, including Alicia Kanini, Sheryl Gabriella, Koin Kores, Cindy Reborn and Baha wa Machachari, accusing them of allegedly misusing digital platforms by sharing inappropriate content.
Mosiria, who has gained public attention through his online content focusing on public engagement and humanitarian activities, said the request followed complaints and reports from members of the public concerning what he described as explicit and harmful material being shared online.
He said some individuals had also engaged in live-streaming activities considered inappropriate by members of the public, raising concerns over the potential impact of such content on children, young people and society.
In his letter, Mosiria cited Article 33(3) of the Constitution, which requires everyone exercising freedom of expression to respect the rights and reputation of others. He also referenced the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, and the Children Act, 2022, in arguing for greater protection of children from harmful online material.
“While we recognize the importance of freedom of expression and creativity, such freedoms must be exercised responsibly and within the limits provided by the law,” Mosiria said.
He argued that Nairobi, as Kenya’s capital and economic, social and political hub, has a responsibility to promote standards of dignity and responsible conduct, including within the digital environment.
Mosiria said the increasing use of digital platforms for education, business, communication and entertainment makes it necessary to ensure that the online space is not misused to expose children and young people to inappropriate material.
He called on the Communications Authority to investigate reported cases involving the creation and distribution of explicit adult content, take appropriate regulatory action where violations are established, and work with security agencies where criminal offences are identified.
He further urged the regulator to strengthen public awareness on responsible digital citizenship and the protection of children online.
Mosiria said his office was ready to provide information and evidence relating to the reported content, including material submitted by concerned members of the public, to support any investigations.
He maintained that his intervention falls within his mandate of addressing residents’ concerns and protecting the dignity of Nairobi residents, particularly children and young people.
The CAK is yet to publicly respond to the issue. Similarly, the named individuals had not reacted as per the time of publishing this article.
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