#DigitalRightsKE : Civil Society Statement on Kenya’s Telegram Shutdown

As civil society organizations and stakeholders committed to Digital Rights
and Internet Freedom, we are deeply alarmed by the Kenyan government’s
recent decision to block access to Telegram. This move, implemented to
prevent cheating during national exams, is a blatant violation of
fundamental human rights and a dangerous precedent for digital freedom in
Kenya.

We urge the Kenyan government and the Communications Authority of Kenya
(CA) to:

– *Immediately lift the Telegram ban.*
– *Respect international human rights standards and the principles of
the Global Digital Compact.*
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*Explore alternative, lawful, and rights-respecting measures to address
exam integrity issues. *

Please share this message and use the hashtag *#DigitalRightsKE* to
amplify our message.
www.kictanet.or.ke/civil-society-statement-on-kenyas-telegram-shutdown/