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Greece’s plan places it among a widening group of countries that are rethinking children’s access to digital platforms. In Australia, authorities have already required platforms including TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat to remove accounts belonging to users under 16 or face financial penalties. Similar discussions are ongoing in France, Austria and Spain, where policymakers are weighing stricter age controls.
The arrests are part of a coordinated effort across 16 African nations to dismantle the networks behind high-yield investment schemes, mobile money fraud, and fraudulent mobile loan platforms.
She emphasized that the move was part of a long-term plan to provide her family with better opportunities and a fresh start.
The commission said many people wrongly believe that anonymity or physical distance shields them from consequences, a belief that has contributed to rising cyberbullying, threats, harassment and offensive remarks online.
According to the statement, the office remains committed to ensuring that correct information is released promptly and in a timely manner. This, it said, is meant to keep the public well informed and to uphold trust in its communication.
The ministry also condemned the use of children in such content, saying instructing them to react or comment on abusive scenarios amounts to child abuse and can cause lasting psychological harm.
Kenya’s social media influencer market is among the most active in Africa, with advertisers reportedly spending Sh645 million on influencer campaigns in 2025, according to Statista. While this marks the first time the government has formally allocated funds for influencer engagement, using online personalities to shape public opinion is not a new practice.
The ban, which is being watched closely around the world, was justified by campaigners and the government as necessary to protect children from harmful content and algorithms.
The accused, David Oaga Mokaya, was arrested in November 2024 and charged with posting material that allegedly implied the president had died.
The supermarket also revealed that a full investigation was underway in collaboration with the relevant authorities.
Mara, who served briefly as Prime Minister between 2014 and 2015, is now in detention under orders from a cybercrime judge.
The existence of the group chat came to light after one member was arrested for a separate incident involving a 15-year-old girl.