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Kenya Rocked by Internet Disruptions Amid Anti-Tax Protests

Kenya faces massive internet disruptions during protests, causing uproar among users. Find out the latest updates here!

In a recent turn of events in Kenya, internet services have been severely disrupted as citizens stage anti-tax protests. Global internet governance and cybersecurity tracking organization, NetBlocks, confirmed a major network disruption in the country. Despite government assurances, Kenyans have faced interrupted and slow internet connections, sparking frustration among users. The OccupyParliament protesters have taken to the streets, with Kenya denying claims of an internet shutdown amidst the ongoing protests.

Furthermore, a massive internet outage has been reported in multiple parts of Kenya shortly after the government's announcement that there would be no interference with connectivity. Despite the challenges, Kenya has pledged to keep the internet on amidst the protests led by the Generation Z movement over the Finance Bill. KICTANet, a prominent think tank for ICT policy and regulation, has urged the government to avoid any internet shutdowns.

Ending Paragraphs: 1. The disruptions in Kenya highlight the delicate balance between civil liberties and government control over communication channels during times of public dissent. 2. Internet shutdowns have increasingly become a tool for governments around the world to suppress dissent and control the flow of information, sparking concerns about freedom of expression and access to information globally.