The outgoing Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha called out on the new government to ban ponographic content in Kenya. While speaking at the official opening ceremony of the Annual Music Festival in Kisumu on 19th September, 2022, CS Magoha said that the ban on pornographic websites in Kenya should be expedited to protect minors.
“In as much as we enjoy the freedom of everything including the internet, the pornographic sites centres must be blocked as soon as yesterday,” said Magoha.
“You do not want your children who are going to primary school to know all types and positions of having sex…. For what purpose?”
Magoha’s statement has attracted mixed reactions from Kenyans on social media.
Those in support stated:
“Arimis should also be banned in towns, akuna ngombe uko,” Kenny Oska on Facebook.
“I personally support prof Magoha, what is the benefits pornography in our society.” Mwangi Wanjoga on Twitter.
“I agree with Magoha. It’s not safe for anyone. Unfortunately porn is not only found on porn website, its everywhere on social media, TV’s and books. It has grown roots in todays culture,” Samoei Nckzhone Jnr on Facebook.
“I fully support,” John Khaminwa on Twitter.
“Today you are making sense.” Justice Mathenge
“As a parent I support him.” floki
“What a wise and intelligent leader.” Ramtuu Kajolobu Kabumba on twitter
Some of the comments against CS Magoha’s position:
“Tumalize CBC kwanza, iingine baaadaye,” said Benjamin Muviti on Facebook.
“Why ban our only source of happiness yawa. (crying emojis),” Gabriel Oguda.
“No need. Educate them on the dangers of porn sites etc. they will make informed decisions.” PK on Twitter.
ElleKG on Twitter added, “I don’t believe in restricting adult entertainment for ADULTS, the significant problem and criminal matter is the parents/guardians who give children access to pornography through phones, tablets, computers in the home.”
“CHAUSIKU proposes that Magoha has watched positions for decades and now wishes to curtail this line of leisure for others, and must accordingly be restrained.” Salline Handa – Onoka on Facebook.
Others wondered how Magoha knew that pornographic content exists:
“Ata yeye anaonanga ama alijuaje.” Lagat snr on Twitter
“Alijuaje hizo site ziko. Huwa anazisaka.” NOTTY
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