Eng. Martin Obuya President & Chairman Internet Society Kenya Chapter RESPONSIBLE USAGE OF INTERNET DURING ELECTION PERIOD Eng. Martin Obuya President & Chairman Internet Society Kenya Chapter

Intro ISOC The Internet Society (ISOC) is an American, non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet-related standards, education, access, and policy. its mission is "to promote the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world. The Internet Society has its headquarters in Reston, Virginia, United States and offices in Geneva, Switzerland. It has a membership base of more than 140 organizations and more than 80,000 individual members. Members also form "chapters" based on either common geographical location or special interests. There are over 110 chapters around the world. Its is trusted as the world's independent source of leadership for Internet policy, technology standards and future development.

Cyber Bullying Cyber bullying is harassment that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Fake News Fake news is a type of yellow journalism that consists of deliberate misinformation or hoaxes spread via the traditional print, broadcasting news media, or via Internet-based social media. Fake news is written and published with the intent to mislead in order to gain financially or politically, often with sensationalist, exaggerated, or patently false headlines that grab attention.

Hate Speech Hate speech is speech which attacks a person or group on the basis of attributes such as race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or gender. In the law of some countries, hate speech is described as speech, gesture or conduct, writing, or display which is forbidden because it incites violence or prejudicial action against or by a protected group, or individual on the basis of their membership to the group, or because it disparages or intimidates a protected group, or individual on the basis of their membership to the group.

Role of Government Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission National Cohesion & Integration Commission Kenya Police Service Communications Authority of Kenya Attorney General Chambers National Assembly & Senate

Role of Citizens Politicians Voters Parents Educational Institutions Religious Organizations

Role of Professionals Design monitoring mechanisms Trace, block & flash out the bad guys Help draft bills to enforce legal options Educate the general public

Conclusion Cross pollination of ideas Synergy between Govt, Public & Private Sectors Passing of crucial ICT bills in parliament Fast enforcement of legal systems Heightened alertness by Citizens

End Eng. Martin Obuya President & Chairman INTERNET SOCIETY KENYA CHAPTER 4th Floor, Left Wing, NaiLab, Bishop Magua Centre Opposite Uchumi Hyper, along Ngong Road P.O Box 1461 00606 Nairobi, Kenya www.isoc.or.ke