- Leaders demand a crackdown on social media misuse, calling out offensive content.
- Kimani Ichung’wah calls for arrests over AI-generated memes targeting leaders.
- Junet Mohammed urges respect for leaders and warns against reckless online behavior.
A storm is brewing in Kenya’s political circles, and it’s all about coffins, memes, and digital drama. National Assembly leaders have had enough of what they call “AI shenanigans” and are calling for swift action to enforce the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Law.
The “Coffin” Controversy
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah isn’t laughing at the AI-generated memes circulating on social media. He’s particularly upset about images of leaders, including the President, being digitally placed into coffins. “Arrest them and make it public. This nonsense must stop,” he declared, calling the acts disrespectful and malicious.
Speaking in Bungoma during a visit to condole with Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s family, Ichung’wah didn’t hold back. “The laws we passed in 2018 are fully in force, and all that is needed is enforcement to end these shenanigans,” he added.
Digital Freedom or Chaos?
Minority Leader Junet Mohammed wasn’t amused either. While defending freedom of speech, he pointed out that it doesn’t include “placing people in caskets.” He urged Kenyans to use social media responsibly and called for the arrest of those crossing the line.
“It’s disrespectful and a mockery of human dignity. Let’s leave such decisions to God,” Junet remarked, shaking his head at the audacity of the internet.
False Alarms and Real Concerns
Ichung’wah also targeted individuals who faked abduction claims to gain political clout. “Stop inciting Kenyans with lies. Report genuine cases to the police,” he said, warning against actions that could undermine trust in government systems.
With leaders now taking a hard stance, Kenya’s social media landscape could be in for a shake-up. Whether it’s “coffin content” or outright falsehoods, the message is clear—playtime might be over for those misusing digital platforms. Stay tuned as the cyber drama unfolds!
