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How The Government of Kenya is Spying on Your Phone: An Urgent Exposé of State Surveillance

During the recent Gen Z-led protests that shook William Ruto personally and his administration to its very core, many Kenyans found themselves asking a chilling question: How did the police track them down so easily, even in the supposed safety of their homes? Scores of activists and protesters were abducted, many never to be seen again. Suspicion quickly fell on Safaricom and Kenya Power, accused of handing over personal information to a rogue state. But the truth may be even more disturbing—and far simpler than most would imagine... In a revelation that will shock every Kenyan, your private communications—phone calls, texts, and even your physical location—is being monitored without your knowledge. The Kenyan government has been accused of engaging in widespread surveillance of its citizens, using sophisticated tools provided by Israeli cyber-espionage firm Circles. This disturbing information was uncovered in a damning report by Citizen Lab, a digital rights watchdog based at the Un
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BREAKING NEWS: Undersea Cable Cut Disrupts Internet Services Across East Africa

For once, it's not William Ruto's fault.

Ever since the deluge occasioned by First Lady Rachel Ruto's fervent prayers, in conjunction with God's own prophet Benny Hinn, started falling like Noah 2.0, I've had a rough time with my WiFi. I was on the verge of camping at the landlord's house, and then I saw this:

In a region already grappling with connectivity challenges, a significant blow has struck the East African internet landscape. Reports have flooded in about a severe disruption to internet services, affecting over 80 million users across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

The incident, which occurred around 1030 am EAT today, has left many internet users frustrated with either slow or intermittent connectivity. The root cause of this disruption? A cut in one of the vital undersea cables that serve as the lifeline for internet connectivity in the region.

Many internet service providers, particularly telecom companies, rely heavily on these undersea cables to facilitate the flow of internet traffic to and from the region. Key players such as EASSY and SEACOM are among the primary providers that enable millions to access the global internet network. Despite the severity of the situation, the exact cause of the cable cut remains unknown at this time.

Efforts are underway by service providers to restore connectivity and minimise the impact on users. However, the disruption has not only affected individual users but also businesses and organisations relying on stable internet connections for their operations.

The ramifications of this incident extend beyond East Africa, with reports of capacity challenges also emerging in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Additionally, services such as Google Cache, which provide localised search results to internet users, have been impacted by the disruption.

As the affected regions grapple with the aftermath of this unforeseen event, users are urged to remain patient while providers work diligently to restore normalcy to internet services. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.

During this crisis, stakeholders must come together to address the vulnerabilities in the region's internet infrastructure and explore measures to prevent such disruptions in the future.

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