The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
Person holding a brand new Apple iPhone 6s with Facebook profile on the screen. Facebook is a social media online service for microblogging and networking, founded in February 4, 2004. [Courtesy]
Facebook says it will not remove fake news from its platform because it does not violate its community standards.
The social network has been scrutinised for its role in spreading fake news after evidence emerged that Russia tried to influence US voters using the social network.
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