Following a BBC report that accused social media giant TikTok of racking up profits from sexually explicit content involving minors, the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) announced that it launched a crackdown and called for accountability from the Chinese-owned company.
In a statement on Thursday, March 6, CAK CEO David Mugonyi asserted that the authority will not hesitate to issue sanctions to TikTok if the said allegations by the report are found to be substantial.
Mugonyi noted that the Authority directed TikTok to pull down any sexual content involving minors on the platform including on livestreams. "The report alleges the involvement of minors in the sale of sexual content via live stream on TikTok, with the platform reportedly retaining a significant commission from the content," he stated.
A signage showing the Communications Authority of Kenya File "These allegations raise serious issues regarding the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, including children, and the adequacy of content moderation on digital platforms operating within Kenya," he stated.
