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BAKE, ICJ and 5 other Organizations Challenge Unlawful Internet Shutdowns in Kenya
['Odipo Riaga', 'Enock Bett', 'Winfred Kuria', 'Kennedy Kachwanya', 'Gathoni Kuria', 'Erick Vateta']
KachTech Media
The Issue:Seven prominent organizations have filed a landmark lawsuit against Kenyan authorities and telecom companies over unlawful internet disruptions, seeking to uphold digital rights and accountability.
Key Players:– Plaintiffs: ICJ Kenya, Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), Paradigm Initiative (PIN), Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), Katiba Institute, Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and CIPESA.
– Defendants: Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), Attorney General, Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Safaricom, and Airtel Kenya.
Court Action:– High Court Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued an interim order barring further internet interference until the case is resolved.
Stay Updated: Follow ICJ Kenya, BAKE, and partners for developments in this pivotal fight for Kenya’s digital future.
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