Matiang'i says State can't shut down internet during elections

IG Hilary Mutyambai (left) with Interior CS Fred Matiang’i during the launch of launch the National Cyber Security Strategy. [ Antony Gitonga, Standard]

The government has given an assurance country that it will not interfere with internet or election transmission during the coming General Election.

According to Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, the State fully respects the democratic space as per the Constitution which guaranteed residents freedom of expression and speech.