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Reveal the person who ordered shutdown, rights groups tell internet service providers

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An anti-riot police officer on guard as Kenyans took to the streets protesting against the Finance Bill 2024 on July 2, 2024. [Denis Kibuchi, Standard]

A section of Digital Rights groups now wants internet service providers to tell Kenyans who ordered for the shutdown last week during the reject Finance Bill protests.

The groups said in light of the prevailing circumstances, it is important that Safaricom, Airtel, and other internet service providers clarify who gave the orders for the shutdown and whether there was any official documentation or directive from the government or regulatory bodies.

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