Telegram Restricted in Kenya Amid Charged Demos in Nairobi
Netblocks, an international group that tracks internet activity, says Telegram has been restricted in Kenya, as protests erupted on Wednesday, June 25, across several areas of the country.
“Confirmed: Live metrics show restrictions to the messaging platform Telegram in Kenya are now in effect,” Netblocks said.
The latest comes amidst fears of a wider internet shutdown in the country, which would result in widespread communication disruption, particularly through the digital realm.
In their observation, Netblocks noted the restriction of Telegram, which is highly popular in the country, across major Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
The observation came just moments after the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) issued a directive to all TV and radio stations to stop the live coverage of the June 25 protests.
Currently, protests in the Central Business District in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisii and other major towns across the country have taken root, with police engaged in running battles with protesters.
The protests, held in honour of Gen Zs who lost their lives in last year’s anti-Finance Bill demos, have led to injuries on both the protesters' and police's sides, with emerging reports indicating loss of lives on the side of the protesters.
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