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Political Parties banned from sending vernacular messages

Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)

Political parties have been banned from sending bulk SMS and premium rate content in vernaculars.

This is part of the new regulations by Government to stem hate messages through SMS and social media during the electioneering period.

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