Kenya's Interior Minister, Kipchumba Murkomen, says he may take legal action against young people who misuse social media. He made this warning during a trip to Uasin Gishu with President William Ruto.
Murkomen said it is wrong to use social media to threaten others. He asked parents, church leaders, and politicians a question. "What if your child's face was put in a coffin photo by another student? Wouldn't you think that was a threat to their life?"
The Interior Minister promised his ministry would charge anyone using social media to make threats. He said this was necessary to keep order in the country. Murkomen wants the church and politicians to support the President's efforts.
President Ruto also spoke out against Kenyans sharing images of government officials inside coffins on social media. He accused some politicians of paying young Kenyans to post these images to damage officials' reputations.
Ruto warned that this kind of behavior has serious consequences. He said it leads to more violence and makes human life seem less valuable.
Recently, the President has faced a lot of criticism. Some of his critics have posted cartoons and images of him dead as a form of protest. Ruto believes these creators are being paid by people who oppose his government to spread negative messages.
The President asked young people not to be tempted by small amounts of money to create coffin images of government officials. He wants this practice to stop for the good of the country.
Murkomen said it is wrong to use social media to threaten others. He asked parents, church leaders, and politicians a question. "What if your child's face was put in a coffin photo by another student? Wouldn't you think that was a threat to their life?"
The Interior Minister promised his ministry would charge anyone using social media to make threats. He said this was necessary to keep order in the country. Murkomen wants the church and politicians to support the President's efforts.
President Ruto also spoke out against Kenyans sharing images of government officials inside coffins on social media. He accused some politicians of paying young Kenyans to post these images to damage officials' reputations.
Ruto warned that this kind of behavior has serious consequences. He said it leads to more violence and makes human life seem less valuable.
Recently, the President has faced a lot of criticism. Some of his critics have posted cartoons and images of him dead as a form of protest. Ruto believes these creators are being paid by people who oppose his government to spread negative messages.
The President asked young people not to be tempted by small amounts of money to create coffin images of government officials. He wants this practice to stop for the good of the country.
