Opinion Pieces – Gagging Free Speech (Four Part Series)

Dear Muraya,

Thank you for your comment. The articles do not condone what you asking us to elaborate on.

Regards,

Sigi.

From: \”S.M. Muraya\” <[email protected]>
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Subject: Re: [kictanet] Opinion Pieces – Gagging Free Speech (Four Part Series)

Waigumo,
Over 10 years ago, the porn addicted teen (son) of an activist got entangled with the police after defiling a minor. It was all hushed up (Children\’s Act). Will Article 19 elaborate on when (or not) we should watch porno with our children.

On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 12:51 PM Sigi Waigumo Mwanzia via kictanet < [ mailto:[email protected] | [email protected] ] > wrote:

Dear Colleagues ,

Good afternoon.

Please find Parts III and IV of the \’Gagging Free Speech\’ series by ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa below:

Link: [ https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2021-04-04-legislating-morality-who-decides-where-do-we-draw-the-line/ | https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2021-04-04-legislating-morality-who-decides-where-do-we-draw-the-line/ ]

Regards,

Sigi Waigumo Mwanzia ,
Programme Officer – Digital .

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Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 9:15:41 AM
Subject: RE: Opinion Pieces – Gagging Free Speech (Four Part Series)

Dear Colleagues,

Good morning.

ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa (EA) published two opinion pieces as part of a \’Gagging Free Speech\’ series. This looks at the use of two problematic laws in Kenya, including the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 and the Kenya Films and Stage Plays Act (CAP 222).

Please find the links below:
Part I: [ https://www.the-star.co.ke/siasa/2021-03-27-gagging-free-speech-by-computer-misuse-act-films-and-stage-plays-act-part-1/ | https://www.the-star.co.ke/siasa/2021-03-27-gagging-free-speech-by-computer-misuse-act-films-and-stage-plays-act-part-1/ ]
Part II: [ https://www.the-star.co.ke/siasa/2021-03-27-gagging-free-speech-through-computer-misuse-act-and-films-and-stage-plays-act-part-2/ | https://www.the-star.co.ke/siasa/2021-03-27-gagging-free-speech-through-computer-misuse-act-and-films-and-stage-plays-act-part-2/ ]

Regards,

Sigi Waigumo Mwanzia,
Programme Officer – Digital .

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