Urgent: Call to Preserve Digital Rights During #RejectFinanceBill2024 Protests.

Thanks lots Neema,
The internet remains a basic right for all and should not be curtailed.
This is a timely statement from players like KICTANET and other players…
We cannot afford to go back to the dark era.
Best regards,

Ronald Ojino, PhD
ICT Consultant

On Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 11:35 AM Neema Mujesia via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Dear Listers,
>
> In collaboration with Paradigm Initiative, CIPESA, and the Internet
> Society Kenya Chapter, we urge the Kenyan government to avoid implementing
> internet shutdowns or information controls in response to the ongoing
> #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests.
>
> Such actions would violate Kenya’s fundamental rights and freedoms and
> harm Kenya’s economy, democracy, and international reputation. The
> #FinanceBill2024 has faced significant opposition, highlighting the
> importance of open communication.
>
> We call on the government to uphold democratic values, engage
> transparently with demonstrators, and maintain open lines of communication
> to support Kenya’s democratic and economic progress.
>
> ➡️ Read the full joint press statement here: tinyurl.com/bddvjtr
>
> #KeepItOn #TotalShutdownKenya
> With Best Regards,
> *Neema Mujesia,*
> Communications Officer@*KICTANet* <www.kictanet.or.ke/>
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