TikTok CEO commits to work with Kenya in moderating content

By: Bernard Momanyi 1 min read
TikTok CEO commits to work with Kenya in moderating content
A smartphone with a displayed TikTok logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken Feb 23, 2023. [Photo/Agencies]

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 24 – TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has committed to play part in a joint working team with Kenyan authorities to moderate content on its platform.

Shou made the commitment Thursday when he held talks with President William Ruto.

He has also committed to have TikTok set up an office in Nairobi to coordinate its operations in the region.

The CEO also pledged to hire more Kenyans to work for the platform, pointing out that Kenya was among the most active countries on the platform, State House officials said.

Bernard Momanyi

Bernard Momanyi

Bernard is the News Editor at Capital FM. He commands over a decade of experience in news gathering having worked in both print and electronic media. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences (Moi University) and Master of Arts in Communication Studies-Development Communication (University of Nairobi).