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Fighting hate speech: Regulators want moderation on social media

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Music Copyright Society of Kenya CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutua with Kabarak University Vice Chancellor Prof Henry Kiplagat and other guests during Kabarak University 14th International Research Conference.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Content regulators and scholars have called for moderation of content on social media platforms to curb disinformation and hate speech.

Speaking during the 14th International Research Conference held at Kabarak University, content regulators revealed the challenges of disinformation and hate speech following technological advances.

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