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Kenyan Felix Kibet sues X (Twitter) for allowing publication of hate speech, porn

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A Kenyan is seeking an order to compel Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor to ensure social media platforms in country are constitutionally compliant.
 

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What you need to know:

  • Mr Kibet says the acts or omissions of X have made Kenyans of all ages suffer violations of their constitutional rights, erosion of values and public morality.
  • Publication on X, he says, are a threat to the very fabric of the Kenyan society.
  • Mr Kibet has also complained about X spaces for allowing ungoverned live-streamed audio conversations.

A Kenyan has taken social media giant X to court, accusing the American company of permitting the publication and access to content that constitutes hate speech, incitement to violence and promoting pornography, among other accusations.

Felix Kibet is also accusing the Elon Musk-owned social media giant of permitting the publication of content that disrespects the rights and reputations of others.