Kenyan authorities have ordered TikTok to remove sexual content featuring minors after a BBC investigation revealed exploitation of teenagers through livestreams. The Communications Authority of Kenya initiated an inquiry, signaling possible sanctions against the app for any legal violations related to child exploitation.
On Thursday, Kenyan authorities mandated TikTok to eliminate sexual content involving minors, following a BBC investigation detailing the exploitation of Kenyan teenagers, some as young as 15, through sexual livestreams on the platform. This report underscores serious concerns regarding the vulnerability of youth on social media.
The Kenyan government is taking decisive measures to address the exploitation of minors on social media platforms. With ongoing investigations and potential sanctions against TikTok, there lies an important emphasis on safeguarding children from online dangers and ensuring compliance with existing laws regarding child exploitation.
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