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Atwoli calls for social media regulation over misuse

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli addressing the press at his Nairobi office on February 28th 2025. He announced that he has dropped his earlier plan to sue Martha Karua over her new party colour purple a day after she unveiled People's Liberation Party. [Collins oduor, Standard]

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Kenya) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has raised concerns over the growing misuse of social media in the country, hinting at possible engagement with the government to introduce regulations if the trend persists.

Speaking on Saturday during a COTU shop stewards meeting in Nairobi, Atwoli decried what he termed as the irresponsible use of digital platforms to spread hate and propaganda.

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