'Apologise for blocking me on X!' Blogger writes demand letter to ICT Authority

Joined by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), Kachwanya argued that the blocking violates his right to access public information through X. 

“On 30 August 2023, exercising his right to freedom of speech under Article 33, Kachwanya criticised the Authority's post on the safety of public Wifi. You promptly blocked him,” the demand letter states. 

He further accused ICT Authority of being unreceptive to criticism. 

“Blocking dissenting views also sets a dangerous precedent for censorship and suppression of free speech. Plus, public officials and institutions, like the Authority, must grow a thick skin to bear criticism.”

Kachwanya demands to be unblocked within 24 hours, and that the ICT Authority guarantees non-repetition of the act. 

“Publicly apologise for the wrongful blocking and the inconvenience or distress caused by your action,” the blogger stated, saying he will take further legal actions if the Authority fails to comply.