Ruto accuses Gen-Zs of using government-sponsored internet (Wi-Fi) to attack him
President William Ruto has accused the youth (Gen-Zs) of using the government-provided internet (Wi-Fi) to launch attacks against him
President William Ruto has accused the youth (Gen-Zs) of using the government-provided internet (Wi-Fi) to launch attacks against him.
Speaking on Wednesday, July 31, President William Ruto explained that the government’s initiative to provide free Wi-Fi across Kenya was intended to help youth access employment opportunities and improve their lives.
However, he noted that the youth are using the internet to attack him and other politicians under the pretext of exchanging greetings.
“What’s going on now is that the internet is being used more kusalimiana, sometimes you know you become the architect of your own troubles,” he said.
Ruto sarcastically remarked that he and other politicians have received ‘encouraging’ messages from the youth, particularly during Gen-Zs protests.
He added, “Sometimes you can become the architect of your own troubles. When we delivered Wi-Fi across Kenya and made it free, we intended it to be used for good purposes. But sometimes it is used to send us encouraging messages.”
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The president, however, affirmed that his government was committed to expanding internet connectivity to every ward in the country to give young people a chance to access digital jobs.
“Among the digital commerce that I am looking forward to is trading on government bonds, shares at the exchange and also forex trading so that the many people who we have connected to the internet across Kenya can access digital jobs and that we can do more e-commerce,” Ruto added.
The term ‘kusalimiana’, loosely translated as ‘greeting’, emerged during the debate on the 2024 Finance Bill by members of parliament.
Personal mobile phone numbers of the lawmakers were leaked online as some Kenyans sent messages urging them to reject the bill.
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