The government through the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) will start monitoring phone calls.
In a statement on Tuesday, November 5, senior government advisor Moses Kuria said that the government will also start monitoring Airbnbs across the country.
The move is meant to trace phone transactions and conversations that will help in tracking criminals.
According to Kuria, this will help nab criminals including the ones conducting Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases, especially femicides.
Kuria’s proposal has been lauded by Government Deputy Spokesperson Mwanaisha Childzuga, explaining that it will clear out the reputation of Airbnbs in the country, which are legitimate businesses.
“This regulation will be of great help, we should not be blaming the Airbnbs because they are there for business.
“It is the culprits who are portraying a negative image of Airbnbs but through the regulation that will be put in place, they will be nabbed,” she stated.
Childzuga has noted the alarming rise in the number of cases of GBV and femicide across the country.
Furthermore, she called on Kenyans to participate in the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
“From 15th November, we will be starting the 16 days of activism against GBV. Therefore, let us work together to curb the rising cases, Kenyans can not continue to live in fear,” she added.
Also, she asked parents to monitor the online footprint of their children as a way of reducing online threats to children.
“I called upon Kenyans, especially parents, to monitor their children’s use of social media and strangers.
“All this problem starts with the social media platforms and strangers, we as parents have a role to play in monitoring our children using social media.”
