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"content": " Hon. Senator, do you have a written authority from Sen. Mandago?"
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"content": "I have a text. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": " Could I see the text? Now, Hon. Senators, I am doing this because last week, I allowed a number of you to read Statements on behalf of your colleagues. The very same colleagues came to my office complaining. So, I need proof that indeed you carry instructions from your colleague. So, as you look for the text, Sen. Hezena, you may proceed."
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"content": "EXPLOITATION OF YOUNG KENYAN GIRLS ON TIKTOK LIVE"
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology regarding the recent British Broadcasting Corporation (BCC) investigation exposing the exploitation of young Kenyan girls on TikTok Live. The report which ran on 3rd March, 2025 highlights serious concerns about child safety, the failure of digital platforms to enforce age restrictions, and the increasing vulnerability of minors to online predators. Many girls are being lured into exploitative activities under the guise of digital gifting and monetization features, raising urgent questions about the effectiveness of existing protections. Without stringent safeguards, these platforms risk becoming conduits for abuse, violation not only on the rights of children, but also Kenya's legal framework for child protection. There is an urgent need for Government intervention to prevent the continued exposure of minors to such harmful contact and to hold all responsible parties accountable. In particular, the Committee should- (1) Explain any measures in place to ensure compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act in protecting minors' personal data from exploitation on digital platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram, and provide details on how the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner is engaging with social media companies to enforce child data privacy and the steps being taken to strengthen regulatory oversight; (2) Outline the legal and technical requirements for age verification on the said platforms and assess their effectiveness in preventing underage users from accessing harmful content while outlining any ongoing discussions with digital service providers, to enhance enforcement and implement stricter authentication measures for age verification; (3) Describe the framework in place to detect, regulate and swiftly remove exploitative content involving minors and the role of the Communications Authority of Kenya in ensuring compliance, indicating whether the Government has engaged with"
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"content": "regarding its role in enabling such exploitation and commitments made by the company to prevent recurrence; (4) Explain the enforcement mechanisms or penalties available for digital platforms that fail to comply with Kenya's Child Protection Regulations and interrogate how Government agencies, law enforcement and child protection organisations are co- ordinating efforts to detect, report and respond to online child exploitation; and, (5) Interrogate the steps being taken to improve public awareness, digital literacy, and online safety education, particularly among children and parents, and assess the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "effectiveness of existing reporting mechanisms for victims, parents and the public, addressing cases of online child exploitation and any planned improvement. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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"content": " Proceed, Sen. Seki."
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