'No internet shutdown,' Communication Authority of Kenya says amid Finance Bill demos

In a statement released Tuesday, the CA said "For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority has no intention whatsoever to shut down Internet traffic or interfere with the quality of connectivity."

The authority underscored the importance of upholding constitutional rights, particularly the freedom of expression, which would be compromised by any such action. 

They emphasized that any interference with Internet connectivity would not only betray constitutional principles but also harm Kenya's rapidly expanding digital economy, which supports numerous livelihoods across the country.

"Such actions would be a betrayal of the Constitution as a whole, the freedom of expression in particular and our own ethos.  Further, such actions would also sabotage our fast-growing digital economy as Internet connectivity supports thousands of livelihoods across the country," said CA.

"We urge Kenyans to use the digital space with respect to all and within the confines of the law," the statement further added.

The CA's assurance comes amidst a backdrop of increased digital activism and concerns over government censorship in various parts of the world.