Kenya: Parliament Raises Alarm Over TikTok’s Impact on Teens, Demand Stricter Oversight

A section of Kenyan lawmakers has renewed calls to regulate TikTok, citing growing concerns over data privacy, mental health, and the platform’s influence on young users.

In a parliamentary deliberation on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Ruyenjes Member of Parliament (MP) Eric Muchangi Karemba acknowledged the role of the internet in advancing Kenya’s digital economy but warned that unregulated social media poses significant risks.

“However, the committee recommends social media…